Education Levy bridges funding gap, comes to Feb. 8 ballot
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 17, 2021 – The Edmonds School District Board of Directors voted to place an Education Levy on the Feb. 8, 2022, ballot. This would be a replacement of the existing Educational Programs & Operations Levy, not a new tax. “As a parent and board member, I am thankful our district offers a […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD, Washington, November 15, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, November 15 regular WORK SESSION the Lynnwood City Council will discuss the following items: Introduce: Parks & Recreation Board Applicant Katie Egresi – 10 minutes Lynn D. Sordel, Director Katie Egresi application.pdf Briefing: South Lynnwood Neighborhood Plan (1 of 3) – 30 minutes Ashley […]
Edmonds School District approves it 2022 Legislative Platform
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 12, 2021 – On Tuesday the Edmonds School District revealed its 2021-2026 Strategic Plan in a presentation by Superintendent Gustavo Balderas, which is still in the discussion process, and unanimously approved its 2022 Legislative Platform, both of which focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion. The Strategic Plan was divided into three sections: […]
Free online ACT First Aid class on Nov 17
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 12, 2021 – In one hour, learn three lifesaving skills in South County Fire’s free online ACT First Aid class on Nov. 17, offered at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. ACT focuses on three first aid skills to save a life in the first few minutes of an emergency before first […]
5K Holiday Dash in Edmonds for a GREAT cause
The annual 5K event will launch in-person, as is tradition, at 9 a.m. on Nov. 27 at Edmonds Boys and Girls Club at 310 6th Ave. N in Edmonds, WA, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. As always, any runners/walkers/strollers also have the opportunity to run, walk or stroll on their own as well. We encourage participants […]
South County Fire seeks public input on redistricting proposal
South County Fire is seeking public comment on a plan to update fire commissioner election districts to address population changes identified in the 2020 census. The regional fire authority (RFA) is governed by a board of seven fire commissioners: two elected at-large and five elected from commissioner districts. Law requires election districts to be updated […]
Lynnwood City Council fails to override Mayor Smith’s $40 car tab relief veto
During Monday’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting, the council approves letter to Snohomish County Council regarding a 0.1 percent increase on sales tax and failed to override Mayor Nicola Smith’s veto of ordinance 3400 relating to the removal of car tabs. Public Comments During the November 8 session, public comments were mixed, with speakers making […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Meeting
LYNNWOOD, Wash November 8, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, November 8 regular BUSINESS MEETING the Lynnwood City Council will discuss the following items: Lynnwood City Council meeting Time and Location Confirm Municipal Court Judge Appointment Council letter to County regarding HB 1590 Letter to Snohomish County HB 1590 Updates to 2021 Salary Schedule […]
Binda fails to provide supporting documents required by law
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 5, 2021 – Lynnwood City Councilman-elect Joshua Binda fails to produce the supporting documentation required by Washington state law, during the public inspection of books of account (RCW 42.17A.235.8 and WAC 390-16-043 Section 6) requested by the Lynnwood Times. Binda also fails to meet with the Lynnwood Times within the required 48-hour […]
Lynnwood City Council discusses Property Taxes and Mid-Biennium Budget
LYNNWOOD, Wash, November 4, 2021 – During the November 1 Work Session, Lynnwood City Council members listened to Finance Director Michelle Meyer go over Mid-Biennium Budget Modifications and the 2022 Property Tax Levy. In the Mid-Biennium Budget portion of her presentation, Director Meyer explained that the Assessed Valuation (AV) “is the total evaluation of all […]
