City Council celebrates Lynnwood’s Sister City Program, holds the Annual Police Awards, and approves 2020 Salary Ordinance.
By Erin Freeman At its February 24th Business Meeting, the Lynnwood City Council listened to Lynnwood High School’s trip highlights after visiting sister city Damyang, South Korea in September of 2019. Before the students spoke, Mayor Nicola Smith read a letter she received from Mayer Choi Hyung-Sik of Damyang, expressing thanks and interest in staying […]
Former Council President Benjamin Goodwin’s Farewell
Former Council President Benjamin Goodwin’s Farewell-On June 5, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson stated in his commencement address to the United State Naval Academy, “Nothing is worthwhile that is not hard. You do not improve your muscle by doing the easy thing; you improve it by doing the hard thing, and you get your zest by doing […]
Lynnwood City Council appoints leadership
Lynnwood City Council appoints leadership positions and liaisons-by Luke Putvin At its January 13 business meeting, the Lynnwood City Council appointed Christine Frizzell as its Council President and Shannon Sessions as its Vice President. Both Frizzell and councilmember George Hurst had written their names down to be Council President, and a vote was going to […]
Council approves Northline Village Project
Council approves Northline Village Projectby Luke Putvin | Lynnwood Times At its December 9 business meeting, Lynnwood City Council passed a development agreement with Merlone Geier Partners for the Northline Village project. The vote was 5-1 with Councilmember George Hurst as the dissenting vote and Councilmember Shirley Sutton not present. Northline Village will be a […]
Lawsuit filed against former city council candidate Rosamaria Graziani
City Council Lawsuit- Rosamaria Grazianiby Luke Putvin Around October 18, fliers from former City Council Candidate Rosamaria Graziani with statements opposing Julieta Altamirano-Crosby were being left at houses along with other candidates’ literature. Graziani previously ran for Lynnwood City Council during the primary, but Altamirano-Crosby and David “Doc” Schirle were the two candidates to make […]
City Council presents excellence awards, proclaims Transgender Day of Remembrance and discusses budget and property tax levy
by Luke Putvin At its November 12 Business Meeting, the Lynnwood City Council presented its annual “Honoring Excellence… and a great deal more!” awards to an employee of the city, a Lynnwood citizen and a Lynnwood business. The city employee that received the award was Lynnwood Police Department Chaplain Dale Schlack. Schlack has served as […]
City Council passes motion to create ad hoc housing task force
By LUKE PUTVIN | Last Updated October 31, 2019 After previous discussion at the council business meeting on October 14 and the work session on October 21, the Lynnwood City Council passed the motion to create an ad hoc housing task force on October 28. The motion passed 4-2 with Council President Benjamin Goodwin and […]
New Development Agreement Code eases restrictions for builders
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com On August 12, the Lynnwood City Council passed a development agreement code amendment. At the previous Business Meeting, Councilmember George Hurst moved to amend the proposed amendment to include that a “development will be required to provide a minimum of 15% of units be affordable based on an income qualification of […]
City Council housing discussion continues
by LUKE PUTVIN luke.putvin@lynnwoodtimes.com At the July 22 City Council Business Meeting, there was a public hearing regarding an ordinance to update regulations associated with development agreements. “The item before you is designed to provide flexibility to the City Council when considering development projects and address unique circumstances,” David Kleitsch, Economic Development Director for the […]
City Council candidates weigh in on living wage jobs and opioid epidemic
by LUKE PUTVIN and MARIO LOTMORE Lynnwood City Council Position 4 Naz Lashgari By 2035 the Lynnwood area is projected to have a population of over 92,000 people strong. Ensuring financial stability and economic success is a priority in the strategic plan of the City of Lynnwood. I support this strategic plan. I would support […]
