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Applications open for Lynnwood Youth Council

A year and a half after discussions began about creation of a City of Lynnwood Youth Council, applications for the City of Lynnwood Youth Council are live. The City...

Lynnwood Council approves social worker contract, Mayor proposes federal immigration oversight committee

Key takeaways:  The Council unanimously approved a contract for a full-time Lynnwood community health worker funded fully by a grant from Verdant Health Commission.  Local leaders accepted the City’s...

Lynnwood Council to review South County health worker contract Feb. 9

The Lynnwood City Council will vote whether to reconfirm a contract with South County Fire to fund a community health worker and reelect Council liaison positions at the Feb....

How Lynnwood Mayor Hurst plans to make his campaign promises a reality

During his campaign, Lynnwood mayoral candidate George Hurst promised to address the City’s budget deficit, bolster public safety, improve City Hall culture and make Lynnwood a more affordable and...

Lynnwood Council discusses multifamily tax exemption changes, $600K affordable housing grant

The Lynnwood City Council welcomed a new member Monday night before diving into policy discussions on how to spend accumulated affordable housing funds and how to restructure the City’s...

Council to discuss Lynnwood’s $1M affordable housing fund spending plan Feb. 2

A new councilmember will take an oath of office at the Feb. 2 Lynnwood City Council meeting, followed by council discussions on how to spend the City’s affordable housing...

Government and you: What’s the difference between a mayor and city manager form of government?

Last month, My Neighborhood News Group brought you a series of stories about government finances. As promised, we reviewed every comment to see what else you wanted to know...

City of Lynnwood hosts Small Business Administration for open office hours

The City of Lynnwood Development & Business Services (DBS) Department is hosting a representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration for open public office hours. Entrepreneurs and small business...

Lynnwood awards $44.9M Poplar Way Bridge contract, appoints new councilmember 

Key takeaways:  The Council appointed Chelsea Wright to the vacant Position 6 seat.  Councilmembers also approved a construction contract for the Poplar Way Bridge, with groundbreaking scheduled for March.  ...

Chelsea Wright appointed to fill vacant Lynnwood City Council seat

The Lynnwood City Council unanimously appointed Chelsea Wright to Position 6 on the Council, filling the vacancy left by former Councilmember George Hurst when he took office as mayor. "I'm...

Lynnwood Council set to appoint new Pos. 6 councilmember Jan. 26

The Lynnwood City Council is scheduled at its Monday, Jan. 26 meeting to appoint a councilmember to fill the position 6 council seat vacated by George Hurst when he...

Here’s what to know about the 10 candidates for Lynnwood Council Pos. 6

The Lynnwood City Council on Monday interviewed 10 candidates for the vacant Position 6 council seat vacated by Mayor George Hurst in the recent election. Councilmembers will vote to...

Lynnwood Council to interview Pos. 6 applicants Jan. 20

The Lynnwood City Council is scheduled at its Jan. 20 meeting to interview the top 11 candidates for the Position 6 vacated by George Hurst when he took office...

Longtime Councilmember Jim Smith dies after battle with ALS

Former Lynnwood City Councilmember Jim Smith died Thursday evening following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Smith served the people of Lynnwood for 26 years, serving twice on the...

Council passes 0.1% public safety tax, bringing sales tax rate to 10.7%

Edit: Due to a calculation error, the Council will interview three additional candidates for the Position 6 vacancy, interviewing a total of 11 candidates Jan. 20, the City announced Thursday...

Lynnwood Council to vote on public safety sales tax Jan. 12

The Lynnwood City Council at its Jan. 12 meeting is set to vote on whether to implement a 0.1% public safety tax, one of several proposed actions to close...

Lynnwood Development & Business Services returns to City Hall

Community members can now complete all of their city business under one roof after Lynnwood's Development and Business Services (DBS) officially moved into City Hall at the start of...

‘There is real pressure on your police:’ Lynnwood chief cites department strain as Council weighs public safety sales tax

Key takeaways:  The Council discussed a proposed 0.1% sales tax to support public safety amid police staffing strain and a $3.8 million citywide budget shortfall. The Council reviewed the...

Public safety sales tax, council vacancy and leadership reorganization on Jan. 5 Lynnwood Council agenda 

In the first meeting of 2026 – with a new mayor and two new councilmembers – the Lynnwood City Council Jan. 5 is set to discuss a potential public...

Government finance and you: Part 10 — Follow the money

My Neighborhood News Group (MNNG) is publishing a series of stories on how local governments are funded and the financial challenges facing both elected officials and residents. You can...