The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night will explore — and may take action on — a citizen committee recommendation to place a $2 million, three-year parks levy on the November 2013 election ballot. The driving force behind the measure is that it would free up funds normally be used for parks, that could instead be dedicated to repavig city streets, an expense that is not currently funde... »
CITY OF EDMONDS Snohomish COUNCIL POSITION #1 Nonpartisan Office 4-year short and full term Kristiana Johnson PO Box 1354 Edmonds WA 98020 (425) 533-6105 electkristiana@outlook.com 5/13/2013 1:01:00 PM Randy Hayden 24305 78th Pl W Edmonds WA 98026 (425) 775-9297 christiancowboyrh@hotmail.com 5/14/2013 8:32:00 PM COUNCIL POSITION #2 Nonpartisan Office 4-year term Alvin A. Rutledge 7101 Lake Balling... »
Editor: This past Wednesday evening the Architectural Design Board (ADB) approved the construction of a massive new five-story building as part of the Point Edwards development that will dominate the skyline and be out of character with the surrounding condo buildings and Woodway neighborhood. There has been strong public opposition to this project since the developer let the originally approved p... »
Story and photos by Larry Vogel The Edmonds Police Department held its 12th annual awards ceremony on Thursday night. The event coincides with the national Peace Officers Memorial Day, where the nation pauses to remember the more than 900,000 officers serving across the nation, and the more than 20,000 who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. “Edmonds has a reputation for be... »
By Harry Gatjens The Edmonds City Council Tuesday evening interviewed the two finalists for the position of permanent Finance Director. This person will replace interim finance director Ron Cones, who has been filling in for the former director Shawn Hunstock, who left in February. Mayor Dave Earling started the proceedings by explaining that the city had received 14 applicants for the posi... »
The Edmonds City Council will meet in at 6 p.m. to interview candidates for Finance Director to fill the position left vacant by the resignation of Shawn Hunstock in February. The council will then meet in committees, as follows: Finance Committee, jury meeting room A. 2013 May Budget Amendment (10 Min.) B. March 2013 Quarterly Financial Report (10 Min.) C. Discussion regarding issuance of 2013 wa... »
Edmonds City Council candidate Ron Wambolt may have been the headliner at his Thursday night campaign kickoff at the Edmonds Conference Center, but he brought in some big-name warm-up acts as well. Both Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling and former Edmonds Mayor and current Deputy Snohomish County Executive Gary Haakenson took to the podium on Wambolt’s behalf, urging those in the crowd to get behin... »
By Phil Williams Public Works Director, City of Edmonds In May of last year the Beacon and My Edmonds News hosted a series of columns leading up to the start of the City’s 2013 Budget process. One of those articles looked at the cost of maintaining the City’s street system compared to available funding. The basic message in 2012 was that our street system, specifically, the condition of our paveme... »
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night voted to delay discussion about next steps to take regarding the fate of the Harbor Square Master Plan and its incorporation into the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The reason for the delay focused on two main reasons: First, there were technical difficulties with the new video recording system during the council meeting, and some councilmembers stated they felt ... »
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night will discuss whether it should revisit the idea of incorporating the Harbor Square Master Plan into the City’s Comprehensive Plan, now that the Port of Edmonds has withdrawn its proposal for the property. Councilmembers did talk about the issue at its April 16 meeting, but agreed to wait until May 7, when all councilmembers would be present. Also on the... »
Story and photo by Larry Vogel With the planned extension of Sound Transit’s Link Light Rail into Snohomish County, officials from the cities of Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and Edmonds have been studying the local impacts of the various alternatives and coming up with recommendations to ensure the best possible outcome for residents and businesses in the project area. On Friday, May 3 they gathere... »
The City of Edmonds and the Student Conservation Association on Thursday announced a partnership to provide summer conservation employment opportunities for local youth ages 15-18 who will work in Edmonds parks. According to a Student Conservation Association news release, the summer program is designed to provide Snohomish County youth with hands-on experience in conservation and green jobs. Part... »
Calling her council work “a labor of love,” Kristiana Johnson began her bid Tuesday night to retain the Edmonds City Council seat that she was appointed to last year following Michael Plunkett’s resignation. Johnson has one declared opponent for her Position 1 seat: Randy Hayden, an Edmonds resident who unsuccessfully ran against 32nd District State Rep. Cindy Ryu last November. ... »
The City of Edmonds recently was recognized as a winner of a Survey Award in Community Transit’s 16th annual Smart Commuter Awards. The awards honor individuals and businesses in Snohomish County and Bothell that represent, through their actions and incentives to employees, the goals of the state’s Commute Trip Reduction law. The awards are selected by a group of Employee Transportation Coor... »
The City of Edmonds suggests that with Mother’s Day just around the corner, you might consider adopting one of their four remaining flower baskets for your mom. The baskets are numbers 134-138 and are located on 5th Avenue outside of the Public Safety parking Lot. Baskets are $100. Forms are available at edmondswa.gov, City Hall and the Frances Anderson Center. Your donation helps offset the cost... »
Updated to correct the name of the Cuban leader — Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz Edmonds City Councilmember Strom Peterson launched his campaign for a second term Thursday night, with a strong message for supporters — many of them local small business owners and Edmonds Chamber of Commerce members — who crowded into Arista Wine Cellars. “Maybe it’s time for Edmonds people to... »
A kickoff event for Edmonds City Councilmember Strom Peterson’s re-election campaign is set for Thursday, April 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Arista Wine Cellars, 320 5th Ave. S., Edmonds. »
By Harry Gatjens With a full council present, the Edmonds City Council had a long evening of information to digest but few real calls to action. The most time-consuming presentations were related to the Shoreline Master Plan and a presentation and brief discussion of the concept of park impact fees. The Shoreline Master Plan presentation covered the requirements for developing land along the city&... »
Leaders of city governments and tribal nations across the Pacific Northwest Monday announced the formation of a new coalition to oppose coal trains and coal exports. The Leadership Alliance Against Coal said it will work together “to raise awareness about the damaging economic, cultural, and health impacts of coal trains and coal exports, as well as take action to protect their communities.&... »
The City of Edmonds announced Monday that it has received a Washington State Department of Transportation Safe Routes to School grant of $494,000 to support its Madrona Walkway project. Construction of this sidewalk will improve safety and convenience for school children and other pedestrians walking or biking to and from the K-8 school, located at 9300 236th St. S.W. These funds will be used to d... »
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