Lynnwood Mayor George Hurst Vows Action and New Policies After Parking Lot Shooting of Teen

On Friday evening, June 12th, there was a shooting in Lynnwood in a busy parking lot in front of a shopping plaza that housed family restaurants, a pet store, and a Starbucks. At approximately 6 p.m., at least 30 shots were fired, wounding a 17-year-old who was transported to a hospital. “Unacceptable!” Isn’t that what, as Mayor, I […]
15 Students Appointed to First-Ever Lynnwood Youth Council in Historic Vote

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council unanimously approved the appointment of 15 Edmonds School District students to the newly established Lynnwood Youth Council at its Monday, June 8, Business Meeting. The members of the inaugural Lynnwood Youth Council are the following: “Tonight is a moment I have looked forward to for a long time, the confirmation of […]
Lynnwood approves updates to UDC and addresses ongoing budget gap

LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council moved forward with a slate of agenda items, unanimously approving updates to the city’s Unified Development Code, advancing plans for a new Youth Council, and taking key steps to address the city’s ongoing budget gap, during their Business Meeting Monday, March 23. During public comments, residents expressed concerns about funding the new […]
Derica Escamilla holds campaign kickoff at Zulu’s with platform: safety, authenticity, and compassion

LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Councilwoman Derica Escamilla held her campaign kickoff event at Zulu’s Board Game Café in Lynnwood Friday, September 5, to a room of nearly 30 attendees. Her platform: safety, authenticity, and compassion. Escamilla was appointed to the Lynnwood City Council in 2024, filling a vacancy left after former City Councilwoman Shirley Sutton’s resignation. Escamilla […]
Lynnwood Council creates Youth Council, discusses $255,000 increase in Public Defender Service costs

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council created its first-ever Youth Council, discussed a 25% increase to Public Defender Service costs, signed a proclamation recognizing Labor Day, and reappointed Wally Webster to the Public Facilities District Board at its Business Meeting Monday, August 11. Youth Council The newly formed Youth Council Committee aims to give youth a voice […]
Lynnwood terminates emergency proclamation and abandons community fair idea

LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 29, 2022 – The Lynnwood City Council terminated the mayor’s emergency proclamation, established a Youth Task Force for a youth council, and recognized City Attorney Rosemary Larsen for her time served at its Business Meeting Monday, March 28. All members were in attendance except Council President George Hurst. The meeting commenced with […]