Lynnwood Councilman under new campaign finance investigation by Washington state

OLYMPIA, Wash., May 5, 2023—The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) today has opened a new enforcement case against Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda for failure to file his 2022 Personal Financial Affairs Disclosure Statement (F-1 report) on time. Also, according to PDC records, Councilman Binda has failed to pay any of the $1,250 in […]
NAACP of Snohomish County defends Binda and calls for investigation

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 4, 2023—The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of Snohomish County announced today that it is investigating alleged “misinformation” surrounding Lynnwood City Councilmember Josh Binda. “Given the current climate in the Country, we are deeply concerned that young black voices are being targeted and suppressed. Having recently witnessed […]
Settlement identifies two counts of Binda misusing his public office for monetary gain

UPDATE [2:02 p.m., April 27, 2023]: After further investigation by the Lynnwood Times, the Ethics Attorney has not issued a final determination nor finding in the investigation against Councilman Joshua Binda. A settlement agreement of guilt has been proposed to Councilman Binda. LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 26, 2023 — In a settlement agreement issued from the […]
Council appoints Dong to board, Binda defends travel expenses

LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 26, 2023—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board will be welcoming a new appointee, vehicles that block USPS mailboxes will be ticketed, and council recommends action in Binda travel reimbursement fiasco at its Business Meeting on Monday, April 24, 2023. Vivian Dong appointed to Board of Lynnwood Public Facilities District The Lynnwood City […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District meeting on April 4

The Lynnwood Public Facilities District, now called “The District,”will conduct a hybrid meeting to take place at the Lynnwood Event Center located at 3711 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Participants may also zoom into the meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2023. Meeting date and time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tuesday, […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District meeting on March 7

The Lynnwood Public Facilities will conduct a hybrid meeting to take place at the Lynnwood Event Center located at 3711 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Participants may also zoom into the meeting. Meeting date and time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tuesday, March 7, 2023 ZOOM MEETING ID: 848 6923 0638, PASS CODE: 755768 ZOOM Link: HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/84869230638?PWD=AJLAWKLTK2OYNNKRUZY5ZDLWVKJVUT09 BOARD: Rosario Reyes, […]
Downtown Lynnwood is getting a new entertainment district

LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 24, 2023—Big things are coming for the Lynnwood Event Center and surrounding 13-acres of land, as the Public Facilities District (PFD), now called The District, aims to redevelop the downtown core as a live, work, play, entertainment destination for the region. The Master Plan in its current form would include a parking […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District is renamed The District

LYNNWOOD, Wash., February 14, 2023—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District has changed its name to The District to signifying the beginning of the forward momentum of growth and development for the future. The District will work together with their tenants, team members, local community, and guests of Lynnwood to make a collective impact for the LOVE […]
Lynnwood Public Facilities District meeting on Jan 10

The Lynnwood Public Facilities will conduct a hybrid meeting to take place at the Lynnwood Event Center located at 3711 196th St SW in Lynnwood. Participants may also zoom into the meeting. Meeting date and time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2022 ZOOM MEETING ID: 869 1652 2392, PASS CODE: 923574 ZOOM Link: HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/86916522392?PWD=EETHDWPHWGNYAMPBR3FGWKWWVEM5ZZ09 BOARD: Rosario Reyes, […]
Lynnwood Convention Center unveils new name

LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 14, 2022—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District announced today the new name for the Lynnwood Convention Center. The former convention center has officially been renamed the Lynnwood Event Center, and the Public Facilities District will be known as the much simpler “The District.” Along with the name change, The District revealed its new mission, […]