Asian Service Center is set on breaking barriers and building bridges
EDMONDS, Wash., May 23, 2023—At Edmond’s new Asian Service Center (ASC), their mission is to “break barriers” and “build bridges.” They do this by providing much needed resources to immigrants and their families, including translation, health care access, senior care, and youth development, among other things. What started as a service center for mainly Asian […]
Snohomish County, Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., May 20, 2023—Elections in Snohomish County have officially kicked off, and like usual, filing week was full of surprises. From a father-son duo vying for Snohomish City Council to entire races in five cities and two school districts uncontested, this election season is going to be a game of strategy, wit, and […]
Hundreds filled Rosehill for a celebration of womanhood
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2023—Over 200 people from Spokane to Edmonds, British Columbia to Oregon, filled Rosehill Community Center on Friday, March 3, for 13th annual International Women’s Day awards—a night celebrating the accomplishments of womanhood. The event was organized by Mukilteo resident and community organizer Ayesha Riaz Khan. “What I am seeing from you […]
Riaz Khan announces Mukilteo City Council reelection bid
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 3, 2023—Riaz Khan, a Boeing engineer and well-known Mukilteo activist, announced his reelection for Mukilteo City Council. “I love Mukilteo”, says Khan, adding “I want to make our city an even better place to live. I look forward to discussing issues with neighbors and earning even more support as the campaign moves […]
Mukilteo turns to Tara Dunford for financial assistance and releases its Waste Management report
MUKILTEO – Mukilteo City Council authorized a professional service agreement with Tara Dunford for technical accounting assistance and discussed the findings of Waste Management’s 2021 annual report at its regular meeting Monday, July 18. City authorizes agreement with Tara Dunford for financial assistance Council Vice President Elisabeth Crawford moved to authorize Mayor Joe Marine to […]
Mukilteo reappoints two commissioners, discusses infrastructure improvements
MUKILTEO, Wash., May 6, 2022 – The Mukilteo City Council discussed the WSDOT 525 Bridge update, waterfront development, assigned Councilman Richard Emery to the Historic Preservation Committee, and reappointed Tim Ellis and Frank Foster to the Parks and Art Commission at their Regular Meeting on Monday, May 2. Before addressing the agenda, Councilman Jason Moon […]
Mukilteo passes resolution relating to religious freedom and attire
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 13, 2022 – During its April 11 Special Meeting, the Mukilteo City Council authorized the mayor to sign the City’s Stormwater Contract, passed a resolution supporting religious freedom and was briefed on other city matters, including an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Everett to evaluate road repairs for Mukilteo Lane. To […]
Q&A with Mukilteo City Administrator Steve Powers regarding City Council’s political affiliation allegations
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 9, 2022 – The following is a question-and-answer exchange between the Lynnwood Times staff and Mukilteo’s City Administrator Steve Powers regarding the conclusion the City reached following the allegations by former City Council vacancy candidate Ashvin Sanghvi that Councilmen Louis Harris and Riaz Khan asked him to declare his political affiliation during […]
Mukilteo Council rejects mayor’s DEI Commission picks
MUKILTEO, Wash., March 8, 2022 – Despite Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine advancing three candidates for DEI commissioner positions, the city council voted against approving them without any explanation nor asking the candidates, all of whom were present, a single interview question. At Council’s meeting Monday, March 7, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission candidates Gauri Sanghvi […]
Op-Ed: Mukilteo City Councilmembers don’t get to invent rules to suit themselves
I was denied the confirmation vote tonight to the City of Mukilteo Diversity, Equity and Inclusion commission. Appalled, I asked for an official explanation and have not yet received one. Let me enumerate. The City Council is empowered by state law to operate within the confines of its City Code. The Code makes no mention […]