Lynnwood PFD holds impromptu Special Meeting providing no remote access
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 9, 2023—The Lynnwood Public Facilities District (PFD renamed the District) held an impromptu Special Meeting Thursday, October 26, to discuss its By-Laws and Charter changes. For the first time in years the District did not include a zoom link to this meeting limiting public access. The notice of a Special Meeting was […]
Two board members out at disgraced Lynnwood Public Facilities District
LYNNWOOD, Wash, October 14, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council rejected reappointing Vivian Dong and Mike Miller to the Lynnwood Public Facilities District (PFD) board in a 4-2 vote during their October 9 business meeting. The PFD, a public entity that receives over $1 million of taxpayer monies annually, oversees the operations of the Lynnwood Event Center. […]
Council approves ARPA funds for eight projects focused on youth and families
LYNNWOOD, Wash., August 14, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council approved eight community projects utilizing $668,130 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at its Business Meeting on August 14. The council will further discuss and allocate the remaining $144,177 of ARPA funds at its September 5 meeting — the council is in summer recess until September. […]
Council appoints new Police Chief, allegations of discrimination of PFD Board
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 25, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council confirmed Deputy Chief Cole Langdon as the next Police Chief for the Lynnwood Police Department during their business meeting on July 24. “I live here. I’m raising my family here. I shop here. I’ve been here my whole life — my whole adult life. And so, I’m […]
Lynnwood holds fifth Let’s Talk About Safety panel discussion
LYNNWOOD, Wash., July 21, 2023—Local leaders and community members gathered at Lynnwood Library on Thursday, July 20, to discuss public safety in an open forum setting for its fifth Let’s Talk About Safety event. In addition to asking questions verbally during the forum, attendees were also invited to list their top three concerns about safety […]
Lynnwood holds roundtable on homelessness and drug addiction
LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 23, 2023—The City of Lynnwood held a roundtable discussion on homelessness, mental health, and drug addiction Wednesday, June 22, featuring the Lynnwood City Council, Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, and behavioral and treatment specialists working with the Lynnwood Police Department, South County Fire, Verdant Health, Compass Health, Volunteers of America, and several city […]
Council discusses appropriating at least $220,000 to Edmonds School District
LYNNWOOD, Wash., May 4, 2023—The Lynnwood City Council discussed a proposal for a mental and behavioral health program for Edmonds schools during their work session on Monday. The council also received an introduction on possible annexation options and covered potential changes to council rules regarding attendance to meetings via Zoom. The proposal from the Center […]
Lynnwood temporarily halts applications for substance abuse outpatient clinics
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 18, 2023—To ensure adequate evaluation of its zoning codes, the Lynnwood City Council, during an emergency Special Business Meeting on Monday, April 17, voted 5-1 to an immediate six-month halt of the acceptance and processing of all applications for substance abuse outpatient clinics within its boundaries. Because the City of Lynnwood Municipal […]
Assault Weapons Ban resolution fails Lynnwood City Council vote
LYNNWOOD, Wash., April 12, 2023—Passions flare at Monday’s city council meeting surrounding a resolution proposed to support SHB-1240, a bill prohibiting the statewide manufacture, sale, and import of firearms classified by the Washington Legislature as “assault weapons.” “I move Lynnwood City Council Resolution 2023-02, a Resolution in support of SHB-1240 an act relating to establishing […]
Letter-to-Editor: Missing Middle Housing does not make sense for Lynnwood
I am a member of the Lynnwood City Council, and the Snohomish County Tomorrow Steering Committee. My comments below represent my views and are not intended to imply these are the positions of these organizations. The politicians in Olympia are once again pushing a bill intended to destroy the sovereignty and self governing rights of […]
