Starting Monday, July 6, the City of Edmonds is offering grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses in Edmonds, plus second round of grants to lower-income residents impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Edmonds Cares Fund, approved by the Edmonds City Council June 23, is directed at those impacted by the COVID-19 economic crisis. The…
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Edmonds again earns national Tree City USA designation
For the seventh year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has named the City of Edmonds a 2019 Tree City USA award winner in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. “I really appreciate that Edmonds has been recognized this year,” said Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson. “Trees play a vital role in…
Citizens invited to comment Tuesday on proposed project to replace city’s aging sludge incinerator
As part of its Tuesday, July 7 business meeting, the Edmonds City Council is holding a public hearing to receive residents’ comments on a proposed $26 million pyrolysis and gasification system to replace the city’s aging wastewater treatment plant sludge incinerator. The $26 million project would replaces the existing 30-year old mechanical incinerator, which the city says…
Reminder: City of Edmonds distributing free masks to low-income residents July 3
Lower-income individuals and families living in Edmonds are encouraged to come this Friday, July 3 from 3-6 p.m. for a drive-through, no-contact distribution of free masks. The location is the City of Edmonds Public Works parking lot, 7110 210th St. S.W. Attendees should be ready to show proof of Edmonds residency and state that you…
8th Avenue and Dayton Street intersection to be closed July 6-9
Crews working on the Dayton Street Utility Improvements Project will close the 8th Avenue and Dayton Street intersection from Monday, July 6 to Thursday, July 9. During the closure, crews will finish the intersection, build a new center island and complete the paving work in that same area. This is part of the larger, multi-phase…
City to pause, evaluate Edmonds’ Walkable Main Street pilot
The City of Edmonds said it will take advantage of the long holiday weekend to put a “brief pause” on its Walkable Main Street pilot project. “We’ve had very positive feedback from residents, restaurants, and some retailers,” said Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson. “Right now is a good opportunity to catch our breath, take a look…
City of Edmonds Diversity Commission to meet July 1
After months of meeting cancellations due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Edmonds Diversity Commission is set to meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 via Zoom. The link to access is zoom.us/j/94725884922?pwd=WnZuMjBaaTFXdzdZdWNoR2FGRDlPUT09 Meeting ID: 947 2588 4922 Password: 646903 Mobile to dial in: 1 253 215 8782 Public comment will be taken, with three minutes…
City thanks six Edmonds Youth Commissioners for their service; youth invited to apply for openings
The Edmonds Youth Commission is saying farewell to six of its original members, who are moving on to other pursuits. “We truly appreciate the time they have served on the commission, playing an active role in getting the youths voice and input heard,” said Edmonds Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Shannon Burley. “From supporting the cities…
Updated: Edmonds councilmember apologizes for emailed comment about racial equity
Updated June 25 with a response from Councilmember Kristiana Johnson. Edmonds City Councilmember Kristiana Johnson on Thursday offered an apology to anyone who may have been hurt by her comment last week about the use of racial preferences to determine which Edmonds businesses should receive federal grant money to offset the financial impacts of COVID-19.In…
With eye to Phase 3 launch, Edmonds Parks and Recreation reopens summer camp registration
The City of Edmonds says it plans to offer 50-plus summer camp opportunities for kids as soon as Edmonds moves into COVID-19 Safe Start Phase 3. “We are just as excited as kids to get these popular camps up and running again,” said Todd Cort, Recreation Supervisor. “Our teams have been working out schedules and…
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City of Edmonds staff offers to help local businesses with Phase 2 compliance
COVID-19 restrictions have been tough on local businesses. To help businesses adapt to the new rules and changing requirements, City of Edmonds Development Services staff will go to local businesses for site visits. “Business owners have a lot on their mind with scheduling and managing the financial impact of COVID and closures,” said Development Services…
Council OKs Edmonds Cares Fund; agrees to public hearing on sludge disposal project
Small businesses owners, residents and the City of Edmonds budget will benefit from the final plan approved by the Edmonds City Council Tuesday for allocating $1.2 million in federal CARES Act funding. The Edmonds Cares Fund includes a $700,000 small business grant program and a $300,000 housing and supplemental relief program, plus an allocation of $265,100…
Edmonds mayor issues statement about hate flyer
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson issued a statement on Facebook Tuesday regarding a hate flyer that was distributed in parts of downtown Edmonds. “This deceptive flyer copied the Black Lives Matter logo above a list of made-up inflammatory statements designed to incite fear, hatred and violence,” Nelson said. “This flyer has also been seen in other parts…
Pedestrian-friendly — and expanded — Main Street returns June 27-28
Citing the popularity of last weekend’s pilot project to close part of Main Street in downtown Edmonds, Mayor Mike Nelson announced Tuesday that the city will do it again next weekend — with more street sections will close for outdoor dining and walking. To provide a safe pedestrian experience around the downtown Edmonds Fountain, 5th Avenue…
Council June 23 set to decide allocation of CARES Act funds, project to replace sludge incinerator
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday, June 23 is scheduled to approve a plan for allocating $1.2 million in federal CARES Act funds to support local businesses, residents and city operations impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The council last week dove into the details of how the city should spend the funds, and staff agreed to…
6th and Dayton intersection to be closed June 22-24
Crews working on the Dayton Street Utility Improvements Project plan to close the 6th Avenue and Dayton Street intersection from June 22-24 to prepare the area for final paving in the coming weeks. During this closure: Traffic through the 6th Avenue intersection will be restricted. Access to businesses, driveways, and parking lots will be maintained….
After numerous amendments, council closer to approving plan for Edmonds CARES Act funds
After a four-plus-hour meeting that included numerous amendments to a plan that will guide City of Edmonds spending of $1.2 million in federal CARES Act funding, the Edmonds City Council decided Tuesday night to wait until next week to approve the final document. “I think it will be best for us to come back next…
City extends applications for 2021 tourism promotion grants
The City of Edmonds has extended until June 22 its annual application period for tourism promotion grants for events, programs and activities scheduled for next year. The grants are funded by the city’s lodging tax revenue, based on the recommendations of the Edmonds Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. These recommendations, reviewed and approved by the Edmonds…
In civil suit, Edmonds resident alleges city council violated law by not streaming May 15 special meeting
An Edmonds resident has filed a lawsuit in Snohomish County Superior Court alleging that the Edmonds City Council violated the state’s Open Public Meetings Act “for not ensuring” that a May 15 remote special council meeting was available for public viewing. In his civil suit filed May 18, Finis Tupper cited the city’s failure to…
Council June 16 to consider revised proposal for spending Edmonds’ CARES Act funds
Based on suggestions made at last week’s Edmonds City Council meeting, Mayor Mike Nelson is proposing changes to how the city will use its $1.2 million in federal CARES Act funds. The revised proposal will be on the city council agenda for potential action this Tuesday, June 16 and — for the first time since…
City to resume live public comment at council meetings via Zoom
Starting Tuesday, June 16, the Edmonds City Council is reintroducing live public comments to its weekly meeting agendas. The council has been meeting remotely via Zoom since March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Gov. Jay Inslee’s stay-at-home order. While the public could watch the meetings live, they were unable to comment in real time….
Mayor announces ‘pedestrian-friendly’ weekend June 20-21, with Main Street closure
In what is being a described as a pilot project that could lead to a regular practice on summer weekends, Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson Thursday announced the city will close Main Street between 3rd and Sixth Avenues to vehicle traffic June 20-21. Described in a city announcement as a “pedestrian-friendly weekend along Main Street,” the…
Small businesses, human services or both? Council debates best ways to use federal CARES money
How to use federal money allocated to help cities rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic was a topic of lengthy discussion at Tuesday’s Edmonds City Council meeting — and the matter will be discussed again at next week’s June 16 business meeting. Edmonds is set to receive $1.2 million in CARES (Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic…
Mayor seeks applicants for new Equity and Justice Task Force
Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson is seeking applicants for a new 11-member Equity and Justice Task Force. The task force would be charged with recommending policies and procedures for the police department and city hall “that would address bias and inequities perpetrated on African-American residents, people of color and other minorities within our community,” the city said…
CIty launches application process for Edmonds housing relief funds
The City of Edmonds Tuesday announce that the application process is open for the city’s $100,000 Housing and Supplementary Relief Fund approved by the Edmonds City Council in April. The application portal for grants is now live and accessible at wellspringfs.org/edmonds. The grants of up to $1,000 will go to households earning no more than 60…