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Here is where Mill Creek spent its $6 million in ARPA funds

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MILL CREEK—The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), signed into law on March 11, 2021, by President Joe Biden, provided $350 billion through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Cities with populations under 50,000, such as Lynnwood, received funds through […]

Mill Creek mayor demands South County Fire make do on its promise and return staffing

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EVERETT—Mill Creek Mayor Brian Holtzclaw addressed the South County Fire Board of Commissioners Wednesday demanding they make do on their promise and return the Station 76 Medic to Mill Creek after being transferred to Martha Lake without proper due process and despite contractual obligation. In 2021 the City was faced with a tough decision to […]

Mill Creek is furious with South County Fire for lack of transparency and broken promises

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MILL CREEK—Both Mill Creek residents and Mill Creek City Council are furious with South County Fire for violating its contract and relocating Station 76 staff to Martha Lake with little to no communication or public outreach. The South County Fire Board of Commissioners is set to continue the discussion at its upcoming board meeting scheduled for […]

City of Mill Creek to hold State of the City luncheon on April 24

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MILL CREEK—The City of Mill Creek is excited to present its first State of the City Luncheon on Wednesday, April 24, in conjunction with the Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce at The Forum at Mill Creek Town Center (15115 Main St, Mill Creek).  From noon to 1:00 p.m., we invite the Mill Creek community to […]

Mill Creek seeks High School applicants for scholarship

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MILL CREEK, Wash., December 11, 2023—The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Center for Quality Communities (CQC) scholarship. The scholarship is available through a statewide competitive process for high school seniors who are active in leadership in their city government, community, or school and plan to […]

Mill Creek launches new resident portal, a one-stop shop for city info

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MILL CREEK, Wash., May 31, 2023—The City of Mill Creek is launching a new resident portal on May 31, offering easy access to the City’s most requested information. Now, consolidated into a single space, residents can access current City projects, future development of city-owned properties, news and community events, permits and licenses, survey opportunities – […]

Mill Creek accepting applications for volunteer boards and commissions

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MILL CREEK, Wash., May 28, 2023 – The City of Mill Creek is now accepting applications for several volunteer boards and commissions through June 16, 2023. Advisory boards and commissions are excellent opportunities for those who want to have a voice in their community and to work with others to make a positive difference.  The City […]

Mill Creek Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem deliver State of the City address

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MILL CREEK, Wash., April 28, 2023—Mill Creek Mayor Brian Holtzclaw and Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Vignal delivered the Mill Creek State of the City address on Tuesday, April 25, discussing the DRCC properties, the City’s $5 million in ARPA Funds, staffing levels, and the South County Fire Annex. Dobson, Remillard, Cook, and Church Properties The […]

Irmina Lumbad announced as Finance Director for Mill Creek

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MILL CREEK, Wash., January 11, 2023 – City Manager Martin Yamamoto announces hiring Irmina Lumbad as the City’s new Finance Director. Director Lumbad will replace Laurel Brock, who was promoted to Deputy City Manager in August 2022.   Director Lumbad was born and raised in the Philippines, then emigrated to the United States in 1999. She holds […]

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