South County Fire bond proposal would replace one Lynnwood station, renovate another

The bond initiative for South County Fire that will appear on our November ballots will replace one of Lynnwood’s aging fire stations while renovating another one to bring increase its efficiency and safety in the event of an earthquake. Two new stations will be built near the city that will increase the response times on […]

Lynnwood’s budget deficit is delaying a potential Vision Zero program

Council member Robert Leutwyler’s draft Vision Zero resolution is going to be rewritten to remove the action plan due to constraints on the city’s staff as a result of the budget deficit. It was decided that the decision to add further demands on staff time while they’re working to cut spending, while simultaneously planning out […]

The Lynnwood hygiene center is preparing to close for a renovation

Assistant city administrator Monisha Harrell briefed the Lynnwood City Council on efforts that are being undertaken to support the Jean Kim Hygiene Center as it prepares to close for a renovation. The efforts to get everything lined up for the renovation, as well as ensure clear communication for the concerns residents have, have been complicated […]

Drone first response, social worker, and custody officer are part of Lynnwood’s public safety grant

The city’s accepting of a $2.5 million public safety grant had originally been attached as a consent agenda item, but quickly became a point of contention during Lynnwood City Council’s Monday meeting. Concerns over a new drone program, funding for the new social worker and custody officer positions, and any future ongoing cost to the […]

ACCESS Project prioritizes preemptive intervention to prevent youth violence in Lynnwood

During their July 6th work session, the Lynnwood City Council received an update from ACCESS Project president Wally Webster and Marie MacCoy on how it is addressing the growing youth violence problem in the city. The council members also received an update on the dispute between Everett and Alderwood Water over a rate increase and […]