On Tuesday, the Edmonds City Council will hold a public hearing — and possibly take action — on Councilmember Michael Plunkett’s idea to place before voters a proposal that would…
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One citizen’s quest for an Edmonds City Council seat, part two
By Harry Gatjens Special to MyEdmondsNews.com We continue with the story of one citizen’s inside view of applying for a vacant Edmonds City Council seat. You can view Part One…
Why would anyone apply for Edmonds City Council? Here’s one citizen’s story
By Harry Gatjens Special to MyEdmondsNews.com Two weeks ago I was interviewed for the vacant position No. 7 on the Edmonds City Council. I didn’t get the appointment, but I…
Edmonds Council set to fill vacant seat Tuesday night
The Edmonds City Council is scheduled Tuesday night to select a replacement for the Position 7 seat left vacant with the retirement of Dave Orvis May 31. The council will…
Edmonds City Council hears from 14 candidates
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night interviewed 14 candidates for the council seat vacated by Councilmember Dave Orvis who resigned on May 31. Three of the original 17 candidates who…
Fireworks in more ways than one at Edmonds Council meeting Tuesday
With two councilmembers absent and a light agenda, the Edmonds City Council finished its business in one hour and 15 minutes Tuesday night. But two issues stood out from the…
Edmonds City Council says no to raise for mayor, yes to levy committee
Despite a recommendation from a citizens’ commission, Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson won’t be getting a raise anytime soon. The Edmonds City Council voted 4-1 to direct staff to create an…
Edmonds City Council agrees to process for filling vacant seat
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night agreed to a process for filling the council seat being vacated by Councilmember Dave Orvis as of May 31. The notice of a council…
Councilmember Dave Orvis resigns; cites ‘family challenges’
Edmonds City Councilmember Dave Orvis announced Thursday morning via email that he is resigning from the City Council, effective May 31. Orvis, who was acquitted last month on charges that…
Time to conduct ‘due diligence’ focus of Skippers counter offer
The Edmonds City Council spent nearly two hours in executive session Friday morning considering a counter offer from Cascade Bank in response to the council’s $1.1 million offer for the…
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Letter to the editor: Political games of ‘The Five Horsemen’
Dear Editor: I am writing to opine about the political games currently being played out by City Councilpersons Bernheim, Buckshnis, Fraley-Monillas, Plunkett and Orvis (“The Five Horsemen”) and the purchase…
Edmonds Councilmember Dave Orvis acquitted of assaulting son
Edmonds City Councilmember Dave Orvis was acquitted Tuesday of assaulting his 13-year-old son in a case that turned on how much force a parent can use to discipline a difficult teenager, according to…
Council can’t agree on content limits for city-sponsored web pages
The Edmonds City Council had a lengthy discussion Tuesday night about a proposed policy that would regulate how councilmembers communicate online — both through social media like Facebook and Twitter and…
Diane Buckshnis appointed to fill vacant City Council seat
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night appointed retired banker Diane Buckshnis to fill the position left vacant with the death of Councilmember Peggy Pritchard Olson last November. The speedy process…