City of Lynnwood moves forward with plans for stronger presence online
Lynnwood, Wash., April 13, 2021 – In an emotional night, Lynnwood councilmembers offered tacit approval of the city’s plans for a stronger presence on social media. City leaders began by offering warm words of remembrance for late LPD officer Mark Brinkman, who died this week, before pressing on to tend to the business of leading […]
Lynnwood Councilwoman Christine Frizzell awarded Certificate of Municipal Leadership
By City of Lynnwood | Press Release Lynnwood, Wash., March 5, 2021 – City Council Member Christine Frizzell was recently awarded a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). AWC’s Certificate of Municipal Leadership program recognizes city and town elected officials for accomplishing training in four core areas: Roles, responsibilities and […]
RSJ Coordinator position brings to question whether the city ever implemented its hiring freeze
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood, Wash., February 27, 2021 – A motion to delay the Race and Social Justice (RSJ) Coordinator position passed at Monday’s city council meeting. Majority of the council stated that the work scope for the position was ambiguous and that the timing for the creation of a new […]
Lynnwood City Council Race and Social Justice Coordinator discussion heats up
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff Lynnwood Wash. – The Lynnwood City Council brought in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission (DEI) to have a vigorous discussion about the Lynnwood Race and Social Justice Coordinator Position in their Feb. 16 work session. A motion was raised in the Nov. 23 business meeting by Councilmember […]
George Hurst elected as Lynnwood’s City Council President
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff LYNNWOOD, WASH., January 12, 2021 – At last night’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting, Lynnwood resident and Position 6 Councilman, George Hurst was elected as the new City Council President with a 4-3 vote. Councilman Ian Cotton stated he nominated Hurst because of his track record of service […]
Jim Smith elected as Lynnwood’s City Council Vice President
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff LYNNWOOD, WASH., January 12, 2021 – At last night’s Lynnwood City Council Business Meeting, Lynnwood resident and Position 4 Councilmember Jim Smith was elected as the new City Council Vice President with a 4-3 vote. Councilmember Julieta Altamirano-Crosby nominated former 2020 Council Vice-President Shannon Sessions for the very […]
Potential new Race and Social Justice Coordinator in 2021, salary schedule, budget amendments, and fees
By Noel Pai-Young | Lynnwood Times Staff A wide array of topics were discussed by the council at its December 7 work session. Patrick Decker was introduced as a candidate for a position on the Civil Service Commission. Decker has served on the Planning Commission for six years and is actively involved in Cops and […]
Lynnwood City Council adopts $112 million budget and disbands controversial Salary Commission
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The 2021-22 budget is 6.4% less than the 2019-20 budget. The Parks and Recreation and Cultural Arts Department received an additional $180,000. Creation of an Equity and Social Justice program within the Executive Department. However, the city postponed the hiring of the program’s Race and Social Justice coordinator. […]
Lynnwood City Council holds public hearings on proposed budget and property tax levy
By Erin Freeman | Press Release At the November 9 business meeting, the Lynnwood City Council held two public hearings on the proposed 2021-22 biennium budget and 2021 property tax levy. The City of Lynnwood’s Finance Director Sonja Springer presented the council with the second public hearing on Mayor Nicola Smith’s proposed 2021-22 biennium budget. The […]
Day of the Dead event dedicates remembrance to lost lives from COVID-19
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations looked different this year in order to adhere to coronavirus precautions. Forgoing large and extended celebrations due to the pandemic, the Lynnwood community gathered to celebrate locally. A limited number of masked community members gathered on the Lynnwood Recreation […]
