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…
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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,…
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…
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! …
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…
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)…
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…
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….
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…
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,…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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)….
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…
Letter to the editor: Have your say during Snohomish County airport planning process
Editor: The Snohomish County Council approved the revival of the Airport Commission in 2017 and selected its appointees in 2018. One major role that the 13-member commission (comprised of one…
Letter to the editor: South County Fire says thanks to voters for approving benefit charge
Dear Editor, South County Fire wants to thank the voters for approving a benefit charge during the recent election. We sincerely appreciate your support and trust in us as we…
Letter to the editor: Congressman Rick Larsen listens to, learns from constituents
Editor: I urge you to vote for Rick Larsen for U.S. Representative. I have met with Rep. Larsen in my professional role and as a private citizen on issues ranging…
Letter to the editor: Vote for Rick Larsen, a supporter of veterans and the U.S. Postal Service
Dear Editor, I am a constituent of Congressman Rick Larsen’s and live in Lynnwood. I am a USPS retiree and a veteran. Congressman Larsen has always listened to my viewpoints….