How wealthy is your elected official? Looking at politicians’ worth amidst 14% wage increases
Washington state-level lawmakers are set to receive up to a 14.7 percent wage increase following the proposed 2025/26 salary schedule adopted by the Washington Citizens’ Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials on October 10. The final vote is scheduled for February 5, 2025. Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck is advocating for the higher pay stating that […]
Salary commission approves $230,000 in pay raises for elected officials
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—At its Thursday meeting on April 25, the Snohomish County 2024 Salary Commission approved a total of $229,815 (or 14.98 percent) in pay raises for Snohomish County government elected officials over a two-year period effective January 1, 2025. The commission unanimously agreed to a uniform approach to determining salaries for elected officials, reversing its decision […]
Salary Commission proposes $53,000 raise for Snohomish Sheriff
SNOHOMISH COUNTY—At its Monday meeting on April 15, the 10-member appointed Snohomish County 2024 Salary Commission is proposing a 5-percent minimum salary increase for Snohomish County government elected officials; and a 28.9-percent (or $53,180) increase for the Snohomish County Sheriff position. If approved by the Board at its meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25, […]
Upcoming Lynnwood City Council meeting for Nov 21
LYNNWOOD—For its Work Session at 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 21, the Lynnwood City Council will discuss Property Taxes, Salary Schedules, and 2021-2022 Final Budget Amendments. This meeting will be held both in-person and electronically by Zoom or Lynnwood, WA Video Archive (swagit.com). Below is the council agenda.
Salary Commission votes to increase mayor’s salary despite budget shortfall
By Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff During a special council meeting on October 21, the Lynnwood City Council moved in and out of the virtual public eye working to combat a proposed 10% salary increase for Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith, with cuts to councilmember salaries. Yet while meeting for two hours in private executive […]
Public Hearing: Salary Commission Oct 10 & 13
By City of Lynnwood This is a Special Meeting – Public Hearing for the Salary Commission to present proposals for the salary of the City Council and Mayor. 3 PM October 10th: Time and Location This meeting will be held virtually over Zoom. Please use the link below to connect to the meeting: https://lynnwoodwa.zoom.us/j/82452880681?pwd=K1FCZHRaanNRQmROQ1dvOStIZmpTQT09 Passcode: […]
In a financial crisis, county officials unite behind a cause
In a financial crisis, county officials unite behind a causeBy Katrina Kukhar | Lynnwood Times Staff On April 23, the Snohomish County Citizens’ Commission on Salaries of Elected Officials (CCSEO) received a proposal signed by elected county officials requesting the commission to not vote for any salary increases for the 2021-2022 time period. The proposal […]
