Cut Non-Essential Spending First: My No Vote on Snohomish County Tax Increases
Earlier this month, the Snohomish County Council voted to impose two significant tax and fee increases, including a 0.1% countywide sales tax increase and a $20 annual increase in car tab fees for unincorporated Snohomish County. I voted “no” on both. I recognize that Snohomish County faces significant budget challenges. We have growing demands on […]
Snohomish County Data Center Moratorium hearing set for August 19
EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 19, on an emergency moratorium it adopted unanimously on June 24 that pauses new data center development in unincorporated areas of the county—meeting information at end of article. Emergency Ordinance 26-026 places a six-month hold on the filing, acceptance, processing or […]
Residents in unincorporated Snohomish County will now pay a new annual vehicle license fee for road maintenance
EVERETT — The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday approved a new $20 annual vehicle license fee on cars registered in unincorporated areas, a measure expected to generate about $6 million a year for road and bridge maintenance. “Let me be clear: I do not take adding a cost for residents lightly, especially at a time […]
Snohomish County Approves 0.1% Sales Tax for Public Safety
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Council voted 3-2 on Wednesday to approve a new 0.1% criminal-justice sales tax expected to generate nearly $24 million a year, a move supporters said was necessary to prevent the loss of roughly 50 sheriff’s deputies, 50 corrections officers, 25 prosecutors and dozens of other public-safety positions. Opponents called the timing premature, […]
Nate’s Corner: Beach Cleanup Removes 130 Pounds of Trash at Meadowdale Beach Park
Our community beach cleanup earlier this month reminded me that even the smallest acts can have a lasting impact. On the morning of July 9, I witnessed the convergence of environmental stewardship, community service, and civic engagement, and I walked away with a renewed sense of hope for our future. Our second annual community beach […]
Boeing Launches New $1 Billion 737 MAX North Line in Everett to Expand Production Capacity
EVERETT—Boeing on Friday officially launched its new $1 billion North Line at the company’s Everett manufacturing plant, marking a significant expansion of its 737 MAX production capacity as the aerospace manufacturer works to meet sustained global demand and reduce an order backlog of more than 4,300 aircrafts. “We have three priorities in BCA, and one […]
Community comes together for Meadowdale Beach Park Cleanup
EDMONDS – Nearly 100 volunteers gathered this morning at Meadowdale Beach Park for a community beach cleanup focused on protecting the shoreline, improving local habitat, and promoting environmental stewardship. The event was hosted in partnership by Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring, WSU Extension Beach Watchers, the Greater Seattle Korean Association, and the Boys & Girls […]
Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring elected new president of the Association of Washington Cities
OLYMPIA — Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring has been elected president of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC). The election was conducted by city leaders from across Washington state during the AWC Annual Conference, held June 23-26 in Spokane, Washington. “I am honored to serve as AWC president and to do my part to help Washington’s […]
Nate’s Corner: Pressing “pause” on County-wide data centers
Data centers have become a significant topic of public interest and concern. While these facilities play a role in supporting many digital services, their impacts on land use, infrastructure, energy and water demand, and neighboring communities weigh heavily on the minds of many Snohomish County residents. That is why I recently proposed a temporary moratorium […]
Community partners to host Meadowdale Beach Cleanup on July 9
EDMONDS — Following a highly successful beach cleanup last summer that drew more than 70 participants and removed over 151 pounds of trash, Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring is teaming up with WSU Beach Watchers, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Snohomish County, and the Greater Seattle Korean Association to host a community beach cleanup […]
