The Edmonds Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the city’s Highway 99 Neighborhood Office, 23632 Highway 99, Ste. I (next to Safeway), Edmonds.
The meeting will be in a hybrid format and y0u can also attend via Zoom at this link. The meeting ID is 986 9668 5791 and the passcode is 901513.
The agenda includes a presentation from guest speaker Janie Sacco of the Small Business Association, an update on the City of Edmonds Budget Blue Ribbon Panel, and a discussion on what’s next for the Highway 99 subarea following the city council’s vote to stop working on the Landmark 99 project.
You can see the full agenda here.
I hope those in attendance take a moment to spend some time in the area and see what the situation is like on a daily basis for the businesses and residents. I hope they have spoken with or do speak with the businesses to get an idea of the loss associated with shop lifting, particularly at the Safeway and TJ Maxx. Perhaps also ask what the value to the community is of the motels located near that intersection and why any business would consider moving into that area with the situation that is present at night. Just some thoughts.