The city of Lynnwood is currently seeking volunteers for the Arts and Historical Commissions. The Lynnwood Arts Commission supports the arts to enrich the quality of life in Lynnwood. This five member Commission plays an active role in advocating for the cultural arts including visual and performing arts, and arts education through partnerships with businesses, schools, community organizations…
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City offers free trees program
The city of Lynnwood can pay for trees that residents want to plant on their property. The City Council created a Tree Grant program which provides money for individuals who wish to beautify their landscape by planting trees. These funds come from fees paid by development projects that remove trees. As summer begins, outdoor and yard improvement projects come into view….
City hosting meeting on proposed fire, building and plumbing code changes
The public is invited to learn about proposed changes to Lynnwood Municipal Code Title 9 (Fire), Title 15 (Plumbing), and Title 16 (Building) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 during a city council work session at the City Hall Council Chambers. Approximately every three years, the state adopts updates to Building and Fire Codes. Cities, counties…
City recognizes Gold Park volunteers
The City of Lynnwood recognized the Edmonds Community College Learn and Serve Environmental Anthropology Field (LEAF) School and the Snohomish Tribe of Indians for their efforts in the environmental and cultural restoration of Lynnwood’s Gold Park at the June 10 City Council meeting. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Director Lynn Sordel presented certificates of appreciation…
Registration open for Lynnwood University
Registration is now open for Lynnwood University, an 8-week course offered to Lynnwood residents free of charge. The goal of Lynnwood University is to increase awareness about how your local government works and to empower you to better access city programs and services in a fun and interactive way. Demonstrations, tours and hands-on activities are presented to you by…
Changes to Fire Code to be discussed on Monday, June 10 at Fire Station #15
A first look meeting on the proposed draft changes to Lynnwood Municipal Code Title 9 (Fire) will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10 at Fire District #15 station. The public will have an opportunity to receive information and ask questions. Fire Station #15 is located at 18800 44th Ave. W. in Lynnwood. For more Information,…
Lynnwood City Council unanimously passes resolution supporting the golf course
At its Monday night meeting, the Lynnwood City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting the on-going operation of the Lynnwood Municipal Golf Course. The resolution described the golf course, in part, as “a longstanding community asset” and stated that it represents “85 acres of open space helping to fulfill the recreational needs of the community.”…
City revenues outpacing expenditures in first quarter of 2013
General Fund revenues for the city of Lynnwood have exceeded actual expenditures for the first quarter of 2013, according to the 2013 1st Quarter Report from finance director Lorenzo Hines Jr. As of March 31, 2013, actual General Fund revenues were $10,927,462, exceeding actual expenditures of $10,006,351 by $921,111. The first quarter revenues of $10.9…
Final list of 2013 candidates for School Board, Alderwood Water, Fire District 1
EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 Snohomish DIRECTOR DISTRICT #2 Nonpartisan Office 4-year term Ann McMurray 3506 218 St SW Brier WA 98036 (425) 744-0949 amcmurray@msn.com 5/13/2013 7:38:00 PM Dee Bradley 18405 Aurora Ave. N. #H-112 Shoreline WA 98133 (425) 502-1447 deettabradley@gmail.com 5/17/2013 2:45:00 PM DIRECTOR DISTRICT #4 Nonpartisan Office 4-year term Leticia (Leti) Solis 4430 180th St SW…
Final list of 2013 candidates filing for Lynnwood Mayor and City Council
CITY OF LYNNWOOD Snohomish MAYOR Nonpartisan Office 4-year term Mark Smith 5628 181st Pl SW Lynnwood WA 98037 (425) 387-9907 mark@markforlynnwood.org 5/13/2013 12:04:00 PM Nicola Smith 18602 68th Ave W Lynnwood WA 98037 (425) 582-1925 nicolaformayor@gmail.com 5/13/2013 2:52:00 PM Loren Simmonds PO Box 2193 Lynnwood WA 98036 (425) 750-0704 Simmonds4Mayor@aol.com 5/16/2013 9:13:00 AM Don Gough 4324…
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Filings update
Lynnwood City Council candidate Ian Cotton has refiled for Position No. 2, according to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. Also running for Position No. 2 are Jim Smith and Shirley Sutton. Cotton withdrew from Position No. 3. In the race for Edmonds School District Director District No. 2, Dee Bradley has filed. She will be…
Mayor Gough files for reelection
Don Gough has filed for reelection as Mayor of Lynnwood, according to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. Gough was elected Mayor in 2005 and reelected in 2009. He previously served 10 years on the City Council. Also previously filing for Mayor are City Council President Loren Simmonds, City Councilmember Mark Smith and Nicola Smith. Dave…
Three members of Parks and Recreation Board reappointed
Three Parks and Recreation Boardmembers were reappointed at the City Council meeting on May 13. Michael Megill, Dave Swan and Kris Hildebrandt all were reappointed for three-year terms expiring May 31, 2016. The other members of the Parks and Recreation Board include Noah Cheek, Dave Gilbertson, Nick Aldrich and Christopher Bluford.
Third candidate files for City Council Position No. 1
James Robert Deal has filed to run for Lynnwood City Council Position No. 1, according to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. Also running are incumbent M. Christopher Boyer and Michael Moore. Boyer was appointed in 2012.
Another candidate files for Mayor
City Council President Loren Simmonds has filed for mayor of Lynnwood, according to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. Simmonds was elected to the City Council in 1999. He is currently serving his fourth consecutive term on the Council.
Lynnwood City Council honors volunteer organizations, employees
The Lynnwood City Council passed four proclamations at its May 13 meeting. The council proclaimed May 23 to be The Kiwanis Club of Lynnwood Day. In the reading of the proclamation, City Council President Loren Simmonds noted that the Lynnwood Kiwanis Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The club was established in May 23, 1963….
School, fire, hospital and water candidate filings
Incumbent Edmonds School District Director Ann McMurray has filed for reelection to the No. 2 position, according to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. Leticia (Leti) Solis has filed for the Edmonds School District Director No.4 position, which currently is held by Susan Phillips. Four candidates have filed for Fire District 1 Commissioner Position No. 1….
Latest filings
Former councilmember Ruth Ross has filed for Lynnwood City Council Position No. 3, according to the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. Ian Cotton, Maria Ambalada and Douglas Lovitt also have filed to run for Position No.3, which is currently held by councilmember Kerri Lonergan-Dreke. She was elected to the council in 2009.
Wrap up of Monday’s candidate filings
The first official day of candidate filings saw nine individuals officially running for office in Lynnwood. Current councilmember Mark Smith and Nicola Smith have filed to run for mayor. Two-term Mayor Don Gough was first elected mayor in 2005 and then reelected in 2009. Former councilmember Jim Smith and Shirley Sutton have filed to run…
Wrap up of Monday's candidate filings
The first official day of candidate filings saw nine individuals officially running for office in Lynnwood. Current councilmember Mark Smith and Nicola Smith have filed to run for mayor. Two-term Mayor Don Gough was first elected mayor in 2005 and then reelected in 2009. Former councilmember Jim Smith and Shirley Sutton have filed to run…
More candidates file for mayor, city council
Nicola Smith has filed for mayor, according to the Snohomish County Auditor’s office. Smith is joined current councilmember Mark Smith. Current Mayor Don Gough was elected in 2005 and reelected in 2009. Filing for City Council Position No.2, Mark Smith’s seat, is Shirley Sutton. She joins former councilmember Jim Smith.
Candidates filing for mayor, city council
Current Lynnwood City Councilmember Mark Smith has filed to run for mayor with the Snohomish County Auditor’s Office. Smith was first elected to City Council Position No. 2 in 2005. Two other individuals have filed for City Council Position No. 3, currently held by Kerri Lonergan-Dreke. Maria Ambalada and Douglas Lovitt have joined Ian Cotton in filing for…
Four candidates have filed for Lynnwood City Council
Incumbent councilmember M. Christopher Boyer and former councilmember Jim Smith are among the candidates who have filed for the Lynnwood City Council on Monday. Boyer, who was appointed to Position No. 1 in 2012, has filed for the same position along with Michael Moore. Jim Smith has filed for Position No. 2, currently held by…
Candidate filing starts Monday
Candidates may officially start filing for offices at 9 a.m. Monday, May 13 and continue through 4 p.m. Friday, May 17. The city of Lynnwood will elect a mayor and three councilmembers. Current Mayor Don Gough was elected in 2005 and reelected in 2009. Councilmember M. Christopher Boyer was appointed to Position No. 1 in…
City hosts informational meeting on Scriber Creek flooding problem
The Lynnwood Public Works Department hosts an informational meeting on the Scriber Creek flooding problem at 7 p.m., May 15 at the Lynnwood Operations and Maintenance Center at 20525 60th Ave. W. in Lynnwood. At the meeting Mayor Don Gough and Public Works staff will update residents, owners, and business occupants about ongoing plans to…