32nd District Virtual Town Hall
Join your 32nd District legislators for a live virtual town hall on Wednesday, February 16th from 6-7pm.Sen. Jesse Salomon, Rep. Cindy Ryu, and Rep. Lauren Davis will share their thoughts on their legislative priorities and answer your questions on the issues you care about. HOW TO WATCH FACEBOOK: The live video link will be posted […]
PDC opens formal investigation into Councilman Joshua Binda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 25, 2022 – The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) staff has opened a formal investigation and held an Initial Case Status Review hearing, January 20, concerning complaints filed against Lynnwood City Councilman Joshua Binda for allegedly using thousands of dollars of campaign funds for personal, non-campaign related, expenses. Throughout his campaign leading up […]
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 […]
Binda requests extension from PDC to address campaign fraud allegations
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 28, 2021 – Lynnwood city councilman-elect Joshua Binda is requesting more time from the Washington state Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) in its investigation into alleged misuse of thousands of dollars in campaign funds. In a November 22 email to the PDC which was sent just hours before the 14-day deadline to respond […]
Binda fails to provide supporting documents required by law
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 5, 2021 – Lynnwood City Councilman-elect Joshua Binda fails to produce the supporting documentation required by Washington state law, during the public inspection of books of account (RCW 42.17A.235.8 and WAC 390-16-043 Section 6) requested by the Lynnwood Times. Binda also fails to meet with the Lynnwood Times within the required 48-hour […]
Up to $10,000 in suspicious campaign expenses reported by candidate Josh Binda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 1, 2021 – Lynnwood City Council candidate and BLM activist Joshua Binda, 21, recorded almost $4,848.19 in expenditures towards rent, towing fees, concert tickets, jewelry, laptops, airfare, groceries, dental work, haircuts, and office furniture. Binda is endorsed by the Everett Herald, Snohomish County Councilwoman Megan Dunn, Mukilteo City Councilman Louis Harris, Bothell […]
Lynnwood Times mayoral candidates interview
LYNNWOOD, Wash. – In preparation for the upcoming November 2 election, the Lynnwood Times met with Lynnwood mayoral candidates Jim Smith and Christine Frizzell on October 6 to discuss their platforms and important issues within the city. Both candidates were asked the same eight questions with opportunities to rebut when necessary and hold closing remarks […]
Endorsement of Naz Lashgari for Lynnwood City Council, Position 2
Opinion/Letters-to-the-Editor It is with honor and a great sense of responsibility that I support and endorse Naz Lashgari for Lynnwood City Council, Position 2. I am endorsing Naz because of her spirit, vision and character traits – truth, integrity, and honesty; her interpersonal relationship skills – collaboration, cooperation, civility, and consensus building that make her […]
Call for General Election candidate questions
The Lynnwood Times will be conducting in-person video interviews for the following upcoming General Election races and seeking questions from the general public: Lynnwood Mayor: Christine Frizzell and Jim Smith Lynnwood City Council Position 1: Shirley Sutton and Nick Coelho Lynnwood City Council Position 2: Naz Lashgari and Patrick Decker Lynnwood City Council Position 3: […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council Agenda
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 8, 2021 – For its 6 p.m. Monday, August 9 regular BUSINESS MEETING the Lynnwood City Council will vote or discuss the following items: American Rescue Plan Act Funding Immediate Needs Michelle Meyer, Director of Finance Presentation: Introduction to Concepción Bello Nava, the Artistic Director of the Renowned Dance Troupe Compañía de Danza Folklórica […]
