Lynnwood budget presentations begin, mayor pushes reduced hiring standards citing equity
LYNNWOOD—The council will begin hearing 2025-26 biennium budget presentations, vote on a 7.6 percent increase to permits and fees, and consider the mayor’s request to remove the professional engineering licensure requirement for the Public Works Director position, at its Monday, October 14, city council meeting. The Lynnwood City Council Regular Meeting will be held in-person […]
Lynnwood Council presented with a 23 percent city budget increase
LYNNWOOD—Questions surrounding deficits, property tax increases, and senior city leadership salaries led the $156 million preliminary 2025-26 biennium general fund budget discussion presented to council members during Monday’s Public Hearing. “So, our two-year revenue is estimated to be $152 million, our two-year expenditure is estimated to be $156 million; so, if I am reading that […]
