Lynnwood CC discusses extending TBD sales tax another 10 years to fund transportation projects
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council discussed renewing its Transportation Benefit District (TBD) sales tax, which will be used to fund some major transportation for the next 10 years if approved, at its Work Session on Monday, May 18. The Lynnwood TBD receives 0.1% sales tax within the City, but this tax is set to expire March 31st, […]
CJC now fully staffed, signs new contract with New Era Mental Health
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood Community Justice Center (CJC) has reached full staffing and expanded mental health and substance abuse services after switching medical providers and partnering with New Era Mental Health. Jail Manager Gregg Curtis, Deputy Chief Curtis Zatylny, Community Support Specialist Andrea Mullins and Dr. Mercy Wainaina presented the update during the council’s May 18 work […]
It is now easier to obtain a mobile food vendor permit in the City of Lynnwood
LYNNWOOD—It is now easier to obtain a mobile food vendor permit in the City of Lynnwood, thanks to an ordinance passed at the City Council’s Business Meeting on Monday, May 11. The ordinance adds clarifying language to the Lynnwood Municipal Code (Title 5: Business Regulations and Licenses) and Lynnwood Municipal Code (Title 8 Unified Development […]
Lynnwood City Council discusses ordinance that would allow temporary paid parking lots
LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council held apublic hearing at its Business Meeting Monday, May 11, regarding a proposed interim ordinance that would temporarily allow paid surface parking lots citywide for six months. The ordinance would allow paid parking in Commercial Zoned areas beyond the current permitted General Commercial Zoning. The idea, according to City Planner Zach Spencer, […]
Isabel Mata delivers tearful apology, accepts American flag and vows to fly it at her home
LYNNWOOD — Lynnwood City Councilwoman Isabel Mata apologized in person Monday night for remarks she made about the American flag that drew sharp criticism from veterans, military families and residents, telling the council she had heard their stories, accepted a flag offered to her as a gesture of sincerity and would raise it “proudly.” The […]
Lynnwood honors Jim Smith’s legacy of public service and music
LYNNWOOD—More than 100 community members, family, and colleagues gathered at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood on Saturday, April 18, to celebrate the life of former Lynnwood City Councilman Jim Smith, honoring his remarkable legacy and lifelong dedication to public service. The remembrance was facilitated by Pastor Hector Garfias-Toledo, and feature music, a photograph slideshow, and […]
Lynnwood CC to consider paid parking ordinance, mobile food vendor rules and opportunity zone support at May 11 meeting
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council is set to take up several notable policy discussions and public hearings during its upcoming business meeting Monday evening, including proposals related to interim paid parking regulations, streamlined mobile food vendor permitting, and the city’s support for a renewed federal Opportunity Zone designation near City Center. The meeting begins at 6 […]
Mata: ‘I Owe You an Apology’ for remarks on American flag at council meeting
LYNNWOOD — Lynnwood City Councilmember Isabel Mata apologized Thursday for remarks she made at a City Council meeting last Monday in which she said a pride flag was more personally relatable to her than the American flag, a statement that has drawn criticism from hundreds of residents and veterans. In a statement sent directly to […]
Lynnwood City Councilwoman Launches Scathing Attack on the US Flag Just Weeks Before Memorial Day
In a stunning display of contempt for our nation’s most sacred symbol, Lynnwood City Councilwoman Isabel Mata used the May 4, 2026, City Council meeting to disparage the US flag, declare it unrelatable to her, and suggest that the 27 American flags flying year-round at Wilcox Park—Lynnwood’s U.S. Flag Park—should be replaced because they represent […]
Lynnwood councilwoman calls US Flag ‘unrelatable,’ pushes Pride Flag at Wilcox Park
LYNNWOOD— Lynnwood officials are revisiting how and where flags can be displayed across the city, as ongoing debate over Pride flag requests at Wilcox Park exposes gaps in policy and authority. During a Monday Work Session, on May 4, city leaders discussed formalizing rules around commemorative flags—highlighting tensions between maintaining government speech, ensuring consistency, and […]
