Nine presidential nominations by minor parties and independent candidates qualify for Washington’s November ballot
OLYMPIA — Nine presidential nominations by minor parties and independent candidates have qualified to appear on Washington’s November 5 General Election ballot, the Secretary of State’s Office announced on August 13. The Office of the Secretary of State issued letters Tuesday to notify each nominating group of its qualification. Including nominees from the two major […]
Council blocks mayor appointment, Lynnwood Police labor contracts approved
LYNNWOOD—At its Regular Business Meeting, on Monday, August 12, Lynnwood City Council approved the Lynnwood Police Collective Bargaining Agreements and unanimously authorized the mayor to reopen the confirmation process for Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts, preventing her interim appointee from permanently being appointed to the position, for now. “I move that the city […]
Lynnwood redacts Parks Director applications in wake of transparency concerns
LYNNWOOD—In following up with some City of Lynnwood staff members’, and former staff members’, concerns over the city’s lack of transparency related to executive leadership position appointments, the Lynnwood Times requested to see all applications of those applying, and interviewing, for the vacant Parks Director position left when former Director Lynn Sordel’s retired; however, all […]
Lynnwood Mayor faces criticism in recent appointments and a force retirement
LYNNWOOD—When former Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Director Lynn Sordel officially retired from his position on March 15, he was disappointed by Mayor Christine Frizzell’s decision to place Joel Faber as interim Director instead of his, and his staff’s, recommendation to transition Deputy Director Sarah Olson into the role of Director. Now, some city staff members, […]
Lynnwood expects to THRIVE into the future at State of the City address
LYNNWOOD— At her State of the City address held Wednesday, March 6, Mayor Christine Frizzell remembered 65-years of Lynnwood history then shared an uplifting message of moving forward to “THRIVE” into the future. The event was emceed by Economic Alliance Snohomish County interim CEO and President Went Poischbeg who shared some opening remarks before Doug […]
Investigation finds Lynnwood illegally changed public comment policy
LYNNWOOD—A Lynnwood Times investigation finds that Lynnwood Council leadership and the mayor’s office may have unintentionally violated multiple state laws, its municipal code, and its Council Rules and Procedures by changing its public comment policy for its December 11 Business Meeting without an official motion by the council nor the passing of a resolution. Ever […]
Lynnwood Mayor awards Finance Director for exceptional performance
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 3, 2023—Lynnwood Finance Director Michelle Meyer was awarded ten Administrative Leave days on April 7, 2023, by Mayor Christine Frizzell for “exceptional work efforts over the past year.” “You have spent endless hours and weekends restructuring the Finance Department, dealt with multiple staffing challenges, worked through the 2023-2024 budget process and brought […]
Former Lynnwood Mayor Donald Gough passes away
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 4, 2022 – Former Lynnwood Mayor and civil attorney Donald Gough passed away this morning. He was 70 years of age. Gough, served on the Lynnwood City Council for eight years prior to be being the City’s two-term mayor from 2006 through 2013. He was succeeded by Nicola Smith in 2014. He […]
Endorsement of Christine Frizzell for Mayor of Lynnwood
Letter to the Editor/Opinion I am endorsing Christine Frizzell for Mayor of Lynnwood, because of her vision and character traits – truth, integrity, honesty and her interpersonal relationship skills – collaboration, cooperation, civility, and consensus building. These qualities make her the best candidate for Mayor. During my 43 years of living, and being actively engaged […]
Jim Smith will be working for the residents of Lynnwood
As a resident of Lynnwood since 1968 it’s important to me that our Mayor is working for the best interest of its citizens, that should be their number 1 job. That’s why I voted for Jim Smith. Jim has been working to benefit our city many, many ways. Christine Frizzle said she would be working […]
