The following letter was sent by former City Councilman Jim Smith, who works as a mortgage adviser, to the current council: Council members, Just a quick word from “the street”…
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City Council considering rolling back new taxes
The city might roll back some of the tax increases it imposed last year to balance the budget, but the economy must improve before it happens. In December the City…
An open letter from Sen. Paull Shin
By Sen. Paull Shin, D—Edmonds My fellow citizens, I write to you today about a revenue proposal that could help protect public services that we all rely on. As you…
Sen. Paull Shin proposes temporary sales tax hike
Sen. Paull Shin, who represents the legislative district that includes Lynnwood, has proposed to boost sales tax by one percent. The state is facing a $5 billion budget shortfall and…
Some business owners concerned about higher employee fees
Some small business owners say Lynnwood’s increased employee tax is creating a hardship for them. This year the fee that businesses pay for each employee went from $15.50 to $85,…
After much debate, City Council approves new two-year budget
After months of intense debate, the Lynnwood City Council has passed a balanced budget. The spending plan for 2011-12 bridges a $22 million shortfall through a combination of cuts and…
Mayor vetoes two of the new tax increases
A week after the City Council passed a series of tax hikes, Mayor Don Gough has vetoed two of them. At Wednesday night’s meeting, council members learned that Mayor Gough…
Major cuts no longer expected for public safety and parks
Monday night the City Council passed a tax package that’s expected to generate more than $7 million dollars. In doing so, they may have saved the police, fire, and parks…
City Council to decide tax increases tonight
Tonight the Lynnwood City Council will consider raising a series of taxes to help fill a nearly $22 million budget shortfall. Mayor Don Gough has proposed a two percent increase…
No $20 car tab fee… at least not yet
Monday night the Transportation Benefit District Board — made up of the seven Lynnwood City Council members — decided against implementing a $20 vehicle registration free, at least for now….
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Car tab fee could be decided Monday night
This Monday night, the Lynnwood City Council is expected to vote on an ordinance that would enact a $20 vehicle registration fee. The Transportation Benefit District, as it’s known, is…
Lynnwood inches closer to $20 car tab fee
Last night the Lynnwood City Council took another step toward establishing a $20 vehicle licensing fee. It was the first meeting of the Transportation Benefit District. They approved the charter,…
Lynnwood's $20 car tab fee should be decided Monday night
(Editor’s note: the results cited in the poll below were current as of posting. They are likely to change as more people vote. Also, with a relatively small number of…
Lynnwood’s $20 car tab fee should be decided Monday night
(Editor’s note: the results cited in the poll below were current as of posting. They are likely to change as more people vote. Also, with a relatively small number of…
How bad is Lynnwood's financial picture?
Lynnwood’s budget problems are bleak, according to an accountant hired by the police union to review the city’s books. “This is the worst financial statement I’ve ever seen,” Timothy Reilly…
How bad is Lynnwood’s financial picture?
Lynnwood’s budget problems are bleak, according to an accountant hired by the police union to review the city’s books. “This is the worst financial statement I’ve ever seen,” Timothy Reilly…
Would you pay more in property taxes for public schools?
The state cut back school funding this past legislative session, so the Edmonds School District might ask voters to make up the difference. The district is considering putting a four-year…
Vote on Lynnwood's $20 car tab tax rescheduled
The Lynnwood City Council was expected to vote last night on the creation of a Transportation Benefit District, which would levy a new $20 tax on vehicle registrations within the…
Vote on Lynnwood’s $20 car tab tax rescheduled
The Lynnwood City Council was expected to vote last night on the creation of a Transportation Benefit District, which would levy a new $20 tax on vehicle registrations within the…
Tonight's your chance to weigh in on a $20 car tab tax
Tonight the Lynnwood City Council will take public comments on two significant items: Transportation Benefit District – Should the city add a $20 fee to vehicle registrations to fund transportation…