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SnoPUD approves rate increase representing $32.9M in additional revenue

PUD rate increase

EVERETT—With a vote of two and one abstention, the Snohomish PUD Board of Commissioners approved a 4.6 percent system-average rate increase for all customer classes during its meeting on January 21, effective April 1, 2025.  Both Commissioners Sid Logan and Tanya Olson voted to approve the motion; Commissioner Julieta Altamirano-Crosby abstained. “The most important thing […]

Dr Julieta Altamirano-Crosby sworn in as Snohomish PUD Commissioner

Commissioner Altamirano-Crosby

EVERETT—Just shortly after 9 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, Lynnwood Municipal Judge Valerie Bouffiou administered the oath of office to Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby who was sworn in as District 2 Snohomish County Public Utility District Commissioner to a standing room only ceremony at the agency’s headquarters in Everett. Commissioner Altamirano-Crosby recited: “I, Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, do solemnly […]

She did it her way, second Lynnwood councilwoman resigns in less than a year

Altamirano-Crosby

LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby has officially resigned from her council duties effective January 6, one day prior to her taking the oath to be sworn in as the new District 2 Snohomish County PUD Commissioner. Lynnwood City Council Vice President Altamirano-Crosby won a seat as Snohomish County PUD Commissioner last General Election […]

Snohomish PUD says farewell to Commissioner Rebecca Wolfe

Rebecca Wolfe

EVERETT—Snohomish Public Utility District honored outgoing Commissioner Rebecca Wolfe with a reception following the final meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 17. Wolfe did not seek re-election this year to retire and spend time with her family. “She came into the utility with no background in the industry but quickly picked it up,” fellow […]

Binda implies Lynnwood city attorney ignorant of the law

binda

LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council’s meeting got heated Monday, December 9, regarding Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby’s recent election win as a Snohomish County PUD Commissioner and whether holding both seats could be a potential conflict of interest Councilman Josh Binda alleges. During the meeting’s new business segment Councilman Joshua Binda made a motion that the city […]

Lynnwood Councilwoman files for Snohomish County PUD Commissioner

Snohomish County PUD

SNOHOMISH COUNTY—Dr. Julieta Altamirano Crosby proudly announces her candidacy for District 2 Commissioner of the Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD), marking a pivotal moment in the region’s pursuit of progressive leadership and unwavering commitment to community welfare. With a resolute dedication to accountability, sustainability, and inclusive governance, Dr. Altamirano Crosby emerges as the beacon […]

Snohomish PUD announces 2023 student photography and art contests winners

Snohomish PUD

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash., April 30, 2023—Snohomish County PUD announced last Wednesday, April 26, the winning entries for its 2023 student photography and art contests. All students in grades K-12 who live in Snohomish County or on Camano Island were eligible to enter. PUD Art Competition Winners Artists were challenged with creating a superhero with energy-related […]

Women in Careers: A tribute to Snohomish County Public Utilities District

Snohomish County Public Utilities District

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Lynnwood Times is highlighting women working in a few “blue-collar” fields traditionally associated with men; here is our second tribute: Snohomish County Public Utilities District. Snohomish County PUD (SnoPD) is a municipal corporation of the state of Washington that provides electric and/or water utility service. Headquartered in Everett, SnoPUD […]

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