Robert Leutwyler, a program manager at Amazon and US Army veteran, is set to be sworn in Monday.
After two failed appointments and seven candidates withdrawing, the council will meet Wednesday to appoint a new member.
Marty Vale’s ’91 Toyota has 301 pink flamingos and a Barbie party on the roof.
The council deliberated implementing background checks for the remaining candidates, but postponed a final decision to Monday.
The council discussed how to move forward in filling its vacancy after Jessica Roberts withdrew Thursday.
The idea for the Lynnwood crisis center began in 2021 after a 47-year-old died by suicide while in custody at Lynnwood Municipal Jail.
The City Council unanimously confirmed Jared Bond’s nomination Monday. He served as deputy director for four years.
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The council chose Jessica Roberts to fill the vacant seat Monday. The next day, the city called a Thursday meeting to consider reversing the decision.
Once considered outdated and uncool, the squeeze box is embraced by a new generation.
Christine Frizzell’s priorities include public safety, infrastructure improvements and expanding housing options.
George Hurst has served on the City Council since 2019. His priorities include reducing taxes and stopping “brain drain.”
Major projects from the last year include the openings of Lynnwood City Center station and Community Justice Center.
Rebecca Thornton was set to take her oath of office at Monday’s council meeting.
Josh Binda’s residency has been called into question following an eviction and FEC filings listing an Everett address. He insists he lives in Lynnwood.
Beverly Elementary School went into a precautionary lockdown Thursday afternoon. Numerous officers continue to search for the second suspect.
The City Council will make its final decision Feb. 20 after interview process.
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Whiskers In Need said overwhelming community support helped recover the 11-week-old domestic medium shorthair.
