Lynnwood 2026 budget deficit bigger than reported, secret State Auditor letter exposes prior administration deficiencies

LYNNWOOD—At Tuesday’ Finance Committee meeting, Assistant City Administration Monisha Harrell shared that a financial review by newly appointed interim finance director Sandra Fujioka following the sudden resignation of the city’s previous financial director a few months ago, discovered inconsistencies and inaccuracies from the prior administration not disclosed to the council worsening the city’s 2026 deficit. […]

Monisha Harrell confirmed as new Assistant City Administrator for the City of Lynnwood

LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council held a Special Business Meeting on May 4 and unanimously confirm Monisha Harrell, niece to former Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, as the City’s next Assistant City Administrator. The confirmation comes after a nationwide search to fill the position within the City’s Executive Department.  Monisha Harrell is a senior leader with extensive experience in nonprofit governance, public […]

Kendee Yamaguchi announced as one of three deputy mayors of Seattle

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., December 29, 2021 – Today, Snohomish County Executive Director Kendee Yamaguchi announced as one of three deputy mayors for the city of Seattle. “My heartfelt congratulations and big thank you to Kendee Yamaguchi,” wrote Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers in a Facebook post announcing Yamaguchi’s appointment. “She has been an important part […]