During Monday night’s Nov. 4 business session, the Lynnwood City Council heard an update about the public works department funding and projects included in the city’s 2025-26 biennial budget. Public…
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City council to review public works budget, ARPA funding allocations Nov. 4
The Lynnwood City Council will hear about the 2025-2026 preliminary budget of the public works department Monday, Nov. 4. Public Works Director Bill Franz will cover the department’s general fund,…
Citing lack of involvement in process, city council rejects mayor’s choice for parks director
The Lynnwood City Council Monday night voted 1-4 against confirming Interim Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Joel Faber for permanent appointment to the job. Councilmember David Parshall was the…
Scene in Lynnwood: Fun for families at Halloween Hullabaloo
The City of Lynnwood hosted a free, family friendly “Halloween Hullabaloo” event at Cedar Valley Community School Saturday afternoon. While past Hullabaloos have been outdoor, drive-thru affairs at the City…
Graffiti remediation included in 2025-26 Lynnwood budget as ARPA funds run out
The City of Lynnwood’s proposed 2025-26 budget includes ongoing funding for two maintenance workers dedicated to removing graffiti and repairing other vandalism issues. The two positions would cost $323,300 biennially….
City council to hold final public hearing on Lynnwood’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan Oct. 28
The Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, Oct. 28 meeting will hold a public hearing about the city’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan, also called “Imagine Lynnwood.” Councilmembers will hear and consider…
City council takes one more look at Lynnwood’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan during Monday meeting
The Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, Oct. 21 meeting discussed the final draft of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan – also called “Imagine Lynnwood.” It outlines the city’s growth and…
City council Oct. 21 to review updates to Lynnwood’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan
At its next work session Monday, Oct. 21, the Lynnwood City Council will receive an update of the 2024 Comprehensive Plan – also called Imagine Lynnwood. This is a vision…
Ecology approves plans for a new $250M Lynnwood sewage plant
At the flush of a toilet, sewage is out of sight, out of mind for most Lynnwood residents. But that might not be the case for long. It’s been over…
City council receives breakdown of Lynnwood’s 2025-26 biennial budget
The Lynnwood City Council received several updates at its Oct. 14 meeting regarding the city’s draft of the 2025-26 biennial budget. Presented by Finance Director Michelle Meyer, they include: –…
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Volunteers sought for South Lynnwood Park restoration work Oct. 19
City of Lynnwood Parks welcomes volunteers of all abilities who want to contribute to the restoration and conservation of parks in the South Lynnwood neighborhood. The goal of each event…
City council Oct. 14 to get a breakdown of Lynnwood’s 2025-26 biennial budget
The Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, Oct. 14 business meeting will receive 2025-26 biennial budget presentations from four different departments: finance, city council, legal and executive. The presentations will…
Meet the artists from Lynnwood Bra-dazzle exhibit at reception Oct. 15
The Lynnwood Arts Commission is hosting a reception highlighting its Bra-dazzle art exhibit from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Lynnwood City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W. You can meet…
City council discusses updated fire authority interlocal agreement, housing plan
During the Lynnwood City Council’s Oct. 7 work session, the council received an update on a proposed amendment to the interlocal agreement (ILA) with the South County Fire Regional Fire…
Lynnwood seeking visual artists for City Hall art galleries in 2025
The City of Lynnwood is accepting applications for exhibits at its art galleries in 2025. The City Hall gallery is for artists of all ages, while the Rec Center Gallery…
City council work session Oct. 7 includes housing action plan review, wastewater treatment plant update
The Lynnwood City Council during its Oct. 7 work session will be briefed on the amendments proposed in the Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between South County Fire and the City of…
New board members sought for Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation
The Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Foundation is looking for individuals to join the foundation board and help make a meaningful impact in the community. As a nonprofit organization, the foundation…
City of Lynnwood sponsoring free paper shredding event Oct. 4
The City of Lynnwood is offering a free paper shredding event from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4. You can bring paper to the collection event to be securely shredded and…
Reminder: Celebrate National Public Lands Day with volunteer clean-up event Sept. 28
The City of Lynnwood invites volunteers to celebrate National Public Lands Day with a clean-up event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28 at Rowe Park, an undeveloped 2.39-acre…
Public has their say on Lynnwood’s preliminary biennial budget
City Finance Director Michelle Meyer presented the City of Lynnwood’s draft 2025–26 biennial budget for public review and comment during the Lynnwood City Council’s Sept. 23 business meeting. The presentation,…
Lynnwood council Sept. 23 to discuss priorities of 2025-26 biennial budget, review public survey
The Lynnwood City Council at its Monday, Sept. 23 meeting will hold its first public hearing on the 2025-2026 budget process and will further discuss budget priorities. Preliminary projections for…
Lynnwood City Council hears proposals for transitional housing, new jail positions
This is part 2 of 2 reports on the Sept. 16 Lynnwood City Council meeting. You can read part 1 here. Once the new Community Recovery Center (CRC) opens early…
City council receives Multi-Family Tax Exemption program updates
This is part 1 of 2 in the Sept. 16 Lynnwood City Council meeting. Part 2 is here. The Lynnwood City Council at its Sept.16 meeting received updates about the…
Transitional housing, multifamily property tax exemption, new jail position on Sept. 16 Lynnwood City Council agenda
The Lynnwood City Council will consider three agenda items during its Monday, Sept. 16 work session. They are: – Transitional housing: The council will receive a briefing from the Snohomish…
New utility billing payment website now live for Lynnwood customers
The City of Lynnwood said it has completed upgrades to its utility billing payment system. Lynnwood utility customers who use auto-payment or the self-wervice website will need to log in…