Lynnwood Council Confronts $10M Budget Gap, Eyes Tax Hikes, New Farmers Market Initiative
LYNNWOOD—The Lynnwood City Council tackled some of the city’s pressing financial and operational issues at its Work Session Monday, November 3, in addition to discussing a new farmers-market initiative at the Lynnwood City Center, and the city’s contract for prosecutorial services. Budget Review and Tax Outlook The bulk of Monday’s Work Session centered on the […]
Lynnwood Council approves retail cannabis within city limits
LYNNWOOD—In a 5-2 vote, the Lynnwood City Council during it Monday, September 22 Business meeting, approve an ordinance permitting retail cannabis businesses in specific zones within city limits. The ordinance establishes regulations for up to four retail cannabis businesses, with priority given to existing title certificate holders issued by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis […]
Public Comments Welcome on Draft Housing and Community Development Plans
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Consortia are partnerships between Snohomish County and the cities and towns in the county for the receipt of federal funds under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs. The Draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan & 2025 Annual Action Plan provides a framework to guide […]
Public input sought on affordable housing and community development needs
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., November 22, 2022—Snohomish County invites all interested persons to provide input on local community needs for affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, public services, and economic development projects to be funded with 2023 federal grant funds and to provide input on 2021 grant performance. The Virtual Public Hearings are scheduled for Tuesday, December […]
County to consider differential pay to employees on military leave
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., June 28, 2021 – Today, Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring introduced an ordinance to provide differential pay to County employees who are reservists in the United States Armed Forces. The proposal provides additional support for employees who are called up to active duty while employed by the County. Uniform differential pay provides […]
