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Lynnwood Council approves immigration protection resolution, weighs next steps for farmers market

Key takeaways: The Council unanimously approved a resolution reaffirming immigrant and constitutional rights in Lynnwood.  After encountering minor roadblocks, staff presented potential paths forward for the proposed Lynnwood farmers...

Lynnwood Council to vote on immigration protection resolution March 9

The Lynnwood City Council is set at its March 9 business meeting to consider an immigrant protection resolution, following a trend in nearby jurisdictions to affirm constitutional protections in...

‘Who wants to deal with someone else’s crap?’ Edmonds residents protest Lynnwood sewer expansion

Dozens of frustrated Edmonds residents packed into Council chambers at the March 3 Edmonds City Council meeting to voice their opposition to a planned $330 million upgrade of the...

‘The least we can do,’ Lynnwood reworks immigrant protection legislation, reviews event and hygiene center upgrade proposals 

The Lynnwood City Council at its March 2 meeting reviewed and brainstormed the next moves in major City projects and initiatives, including the 13-acre Lynnwood Event Center redevelopment, a...

Lynnwood State of the City March 26

The public is invited to attend Lynnwood's annual State of the City address Thursday, March 26. Newly elected Mayor George Hurst will reflect on the past year's events and...

‘What’s the right balance?’ Lynnwood Council talks 2026 priorities amid budget shortfalls

Facing a multimillion-dollar budget deficit and a regional housing affordability crisis, the Lynnwood City Council Feb. 21 convened for its 2026 summit to outline legislative priorities and structural reforms...

Hygiene center upgrades, immigrant protection and event center redevelopment on March 2 Lynnwood Council agenda

The Lynnwood City Council at its March 2 work session is set to continue discussion on a proposed immigrant protection resolution, review details of the Lynnwood Public Facilities District...

City Council reviews annual summit, approves $620,000 in housing funding

Key takeaways Council President shares what the City Council did during the annual Council Summit, including becoming more financially literate and addressing transportation infrastructure and homelessness. Council authorizes the...

Lynnwood City Council cancels Flock camera contract

The Lynnwood City Council at its Feb. 23 business meeting voted unanimously to cancel the City's contract with the controversial Flock Safety license plate reader system. The matter was originally...

Council set to review $620,000 affordable housing plan, vote on Flock contract cancellation Feb. 23

The Lynnwood City Council at its Feb. 23 business meeting will review and consider authorizing up to $620,000 from Fund 146 to support affordable housing construction and rental assistance...

‘It’s unbelievably dangerous’: Lynnwood chief warns against Council immigration enforcement proposal

Key takeaways:  The Council could vote Feb. 23 whether to cancel its Flock license plate camera contract amid immigration and surveillance concerns.  Lynnwood Police Chief Cole Langdon says the...

Lynnwood Council to discuss 2026 goals, priorities at Feb. 21 summit

The Lynnwood City Council is scheduled to meet this weekend for its annual summit to discuss priorities for the coming year. The meeting will also include a presentation from...

Lynnwood Council to discuss Flock contract and immigration enforcement policy Feb. 17

At its Feb. 17 work session, the Lynnwood City Council is set to hold a conversation on two topics residents have expressed overwhelming concern over in recent months: whether...

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...