Editor: We are at a critical crossroads concerning public safety in the county. We’ve seen our communities deteriorate bit by bit over time. Earnest Hemingway once said, “It happened gradually, and then suddenly”. Yes, we suddenly find ourselves deep in it. About five years ago, along with a group of caring folks, I helped clean…
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Letter to the editor: We’re still working to help displaced animals in Ukraine
Editor: Thank you for Lynnwood Today’s coverage of the plight of abandoned companion animals in Ukraine. Your articles triggered an avalanche of emails of people wanting to help. Tana and I went into this journey thinking our mission was simple…we’d walk some dogs and take care of some cats that needed some love. But the contacts…
Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Jason Call for Congress
Editor: Great news everyone! I’m happy to announce that Jason Call, a real progressive candidate with bona fide activist roots, is running in the WA-02 district, which includes Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace. He, like most voters, understands the gravity of climate change, supports Medicare for All, and most importantly, funds solely via small-dollar donations….
Letter to the editor: School board should rethink process for choosing interim superintendent
Editor: After watching the Edmonds School Board meeting virtually on April 12, I am beyond dismayed, unhappy, disappointed and frustrated by the board’s decision relative to choosing an interim superintendent. Initially, the board stated that a firm would be hired and stakeholders would be involved in the process and internal staff would be considered for…
Letter to the editor: Why I’m supporting Janelle Cass for State Senate in 21st Legislative District
Editor: I am delighted Janelle Cass has announced her candidacy to run for State Senate in the 21st Legislative District. She has the credentials and temperament to best serve in this capacity. She will bring rational thinking, consensus building, and problem solving to Olympia, which seems to be out of touch with citizens. Janelle is…
Letter to the editor: Nurse staffing ratios don’t work and endanger lives
Editor: Having been a nurse in California when they instituted nurse staffing ratios, I have a good perspective on what would happen if Washington passed HB 1868. Just like in California, the continuing shortage of nurses and the inflexibility of the ratios would delay and restrict care here. Simply put, units will close, and people will…
Letter to the editor: Ballinger Park, Lake Ballinger recreation projects benefit our region
Editor: I read in a recent letter to the editor that for Edmonds properties and residents east of Highway 99, “there’s nothing for parks for the people that live there.” Actually this is not really the case. Immediately to the east of the Interurban, which is Edmonds’ border, there is a regional park that is now in…
Letter to the editor: Please support our schools
Editor: Voters in the Edmonds School District will soon be receiving a ballot (due Feb. 8) for the district’s Education Programs & Operations Levy. This is not a new tax! Every four years the district must ask voters to renew the existing levy that covers essential staff, materials, and programs that are not funded by…
Letter to the editor: As mayor, Don Gough built a strong foundation for Lynnwood’s future growth
Editor: On behalf of the City of Lynnwood, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family and friends of former Mayor Don Gough, who passed away on Jan. 4, 2022, at the age of 70. Mayor Gough’s legacy will continue on in Lynnwood as a leader who helped build a strong foundation…
Letter to the editor: Thanks to all who donated to the CASA giving trees
Editor: Every Christmas, the Rotary Club of Edmonds manages four gift-giving trees to support the Snohomish County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) and the Volunteer Guardian ad Litem (VGAL) program. This long-standing Rotary project allows CASA advocates the ability to provide gifts for infants, children or teens who are victims of alleged sexual abuse,…
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Letter to the editor: Lynnwood mayor-elect supports county sales tax to address homelessness
In light of the Snohomish County Council’s pending vote Wednesday on a proposed 0.1% sales tax increase to create affordable housing, Lynnwood Mayor-elect Christine Frizzell submitted the following letter to the county council, with permission to publish here. Dear County Council Members: HB 1590 “Allowing the local sales and use tax for affordable housing to be…
Letter to the editor: Supporting Christine Frizzell for mayor
Editor: I write today in support of the candidacy of Christine Frizzell for Mayor of Lynnwood. In my opinion, there is no other candidate as qualified as Christine to be mayor. In her years of professional accounting experience, she is unmatched as a wise budgeter and controller of finances. She has helped innumerable private clients to…
Letter to the editor: To those planning to quit rather than get a COVID shot
Dear bus drivers and others planning to quit your job over the vaccine mandate: This is the second pandemic I’ve lived through. I knew several people who died of AIDS back in the day. And in under two years, COVID-19 has taken almost as many American lives as AIDS did in two decades. I know…
Letter to the editor: Chris Eck has integrity, practical experience to represent Lynnwood
Dear Editor, I met Chris in the mid-90s as a colleague and as my supervisor. The respect and admiration I have for her comes from observing her as a boss, a mentor and as a friend. I know her to be kind, intelligent, caring, funny and dedicated to her family and her community. I cannot…
From the Publisher’s Desk: You can tell it’s election season
Dear readers: Every two years, we have city elections and every two years, I see the following behavior as the ballots hit mailboxes: — A flurry of letters to the editor from supporters about candidates’ accomplishments or opponents of certain candidates about their wrongdoings. — Accusations of campaign signs being stolen or vandalized. — Comments…
Letter to the editor: City council candidate Naz Lashgari represents future of Lynnwood
Editor: I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and working with Naz Lashgari for the past several years. Naz has shown not only a deep understanding of Lynnwood, but also an equivalent understanding of our underrepresented community members. Naz will bring her unique perspective as well as her longtime volunteer experience with her to her council…
Letter to the editor: Jim Smith committed to protecting Lynnwood neighborhoods
Editor: I am writing in support of Jim Smith for the next mayor of Lynnwood. I have read up on our three candidates, and while I believe they are all upstanding people acting in good faith, Jim Smith is the person taking most seriously the concerns of long-term residents concerned about the impacts of rapid…
Letter to the editor: Christine Frizzell best choice for Lynnwood mayor
Editor: In a few short weeks, the residents of Lynnwood will once again have the opportunity to vote their choice for the next mayor of Lynnwood. We will wish Mayor Smith a happy retirement and welcome her successor for the next four years. Currently the record shows we have three candidates running for the Mayor…
Letter to the editor: How will city address traffic impacts of new residential units near Costco?
Editor: On July 18, 2020, you reported on the expansion plans for the Alderwood Mall and provided your readers with a brief update about the project. As we all know, there is ongoing construction currently happening at the old Sears location. According to public record, this new addition will add living space (apartments) with retail…
Letter to the editor: I’m voting ‘yes’ to support our children’s future
Editor: Zig Ziglar wrote, “Our children are our only hope for the future, but we are their only hope for their present and their future.” This quote is so relevant to us as we cast our votes for the Edmonds School District Capital Levy to improve school facilities. As someone who grew up attending ESD…
Letter to the editor: Levy will address aging, overcapacity school buildings
Dear Editor, Now that kids are going back into in-person learning, it is time to bring attention to our aging and overcapacity school buildings. The Edmonds School District (serving over 20,000 students in Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, and Woodway) is asking voters to support our schools with the Capital Levy in the April 27…
Letter to the editor: It’s time to support our public schools
Editor: Voters in the Edmonds School District will soon be receiving ballots with a Capital Levy proposal to maintain a steady, local education tax rate over the next six years. I hope you will join me with an enthusiastic “yes” vote! We have all seen our southwest Snohomish County region continue to grow, even through…
Letter to the editor: Student-led nonprofit searching for smart devices to increase health care access
Dear Editor: The Washington State Chapter of TeleHealth Access for Seniors has made immense strides since Lynnwood Today publicized our effort last fall. Since May 2020, our team has donated 221 devices to elderly and low-income patients in the Greater Seattle Area! This would not have been possible without your assistance in helping us spread the…
Letter to the editor: The holiday spirit is alive in the community
Editor: Every year the Rotary Club of Edmonds provides gift giving trees to support the Snohomish County CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates for Children) and the Volunteer Guardian ad Litem Programs (VGAL). These programs provide court-appointed special advocates for children who are victims or alleged victims of sexual abuse, physical abuse, or neglect. This year, we had…
Letter to the editor: Logan’s third term as PUD commission president violates the rules
Editor: It’s true, contrary to precedent, protocol, and procedure as verified on the SnoPUD Commission Website, Sid Logan on Dec. 1 voted for himself again as president of the Snohomish Public Utility Commission; 2021 would make the third year as president, clearly prohibited by commission procedures. According to the stated policy on the SnoPUD Commission website,…