Army veteran Robert Leutwyler announces Lynnwood City Council bid
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 10, 2023—Robert Leutwyler, Lynnwood resident and Army combat veteran, formally announced his campaign for Lynnwood City Council Position 7 on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Leutwyler, 36, says he is focused on ‘progressive and pragmatic governance.’ A first-time homeowner and Lynnwood resident since 2018, he has called the Puget Sound home since 2010, […]
Lynnwood Council discusses how to spend $1.1 million of ARPA funds
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 24, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council discussed some potential uses for the remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds during their work session on February 21. To date, the Lynnwood City Council has allocated roughly $9.8 million of the ARPA money it has received. There is still a little over $1.1 million remaining. […]
The fallout from Binda’s “Love Conquers All” Tour fiasco continues
LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 5, 2023—Fallout from what should have been an altruistic speaking tour, has been marred in scandal for Lynnwood Councilman Joshua Binda, with the latest coming from the Lake Washington School District confirming that the councilman failed to follow protocols violating scores of students’ privacy rights and safety. “We were not aware the […]
Binda found guilty of violating public disclosure laws, fined $1,000
OLYMPIA, Wash., January 26, 2023—The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) found Lynnwood Councilman Joshua Binda guilty of two separate PDC violations and imposed a $1,000 fine at its public hearing Thursday, January 26. The violations include using $2,742 of campaign funds for personal use (RCW 42.17A.445 and WAC 390-16-238) related expenditures as well as […]
Ethics investigation launched against Lynnwood Councilman Josh Binda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 25, 2023—Lynnwood residents again brought up concerns with the proposed opioid treatment center during public comments, but Councilmember Josh Binda was a major focus during the council meeting on January 23 for alleged ethics violations. After a long discussion of possible ethics violations by fellow Councilman Josh Binda that recently came to […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council meeting, January 23
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 22, 2022—Lynnwood City Council will host a Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, January 23, to discuss/vote on commission appointments, salary schedule corrections, legislative priorities, and use of public facilities by elected officials. The Lynnwood City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). Business Meeting Agenda (full […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council meeting, January 17
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 15, 2022—Lynnwood City Council will host a Work Session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, to discuss a letter drafted to send the Department of Health regarding the Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center (Opioid Treatment Program), applicants to commissions, and corrections to the salary schedule passed last year. The Lynnwood City Council Work […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council meeting, January 9
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 8, 2022—Lynnwood City government will host both a Special Work Session and Regular Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, January 9, and will discuss/vote on leadership and liaison positions, legislative priorities, and the Lynnwood Comprehensive Treatment Center – see below. Both meetings will be held in-person and electronically by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive […]
Lynnwood Councilmember Shannon Sessions not running re-election in 2023
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 30, 2022—After eight years of dedicated work and committed service to the City of Lynnwood and its residents, Shannon Sessions has announced she will not be filing in May to run again for her seat, number 7, on the Lynnwood City Council in 2023. “I’m so grateful to the citizens of Lynnwood […]
Lynnwood passes $545 million biennium budget, contention over salaries
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 14, 2022━The Lynnwood City Council passed amended versions of the 2023 salary schedule and 2023-2024 biennium budget during their December 12 meeting. The ordinances were delayed at the previous meeting on November 28. With all council members present at the meeting, Council Vice President Smith was the only dissenting vote to approve […]
