Just 87 votes separate incumbent Edmonds City Councilmember Diane Buckshnis and her challenger Bob Wilcox, according to the latest election returns posted Wednesday. Buckshnis now has 3,241 votes, or 45…
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Buckshnis receives Sierra Club endorsement for Council Position 4
Incumbent Edmonds City Councilmember Diane Buckshnis announced Monday she has received the Sierra Club’s endorsement in her bid to retain council position 4. Buckshnis, a retired banker who was appointed…
Council candidate Bob Wilcox endorsed by laborers, carpenters unions
Edmonds City Council candidate Bob Wilcox announced this week that he has been endorsed by Laborers Union Local #292, Carpenters Union Local #70 and the Associated General Contractors. Earlier endorsements…
Edmonds Council levy workshop back in council chambers; will be televised
Following an outcry from two councilmembers and some citizens, the three-hour Edmonds City Council workshop scheduled Tuesday night to discuss ideas for a possible November levy has been moved from…
Two councilmembers threaten boycott over plan to hold non-televised levy workshop
The Edmonds City Council’s plan to hold a non-televised public workshop Tuesday to discuss ideas for a possible levy came under fire Saturday, with two councilmembers threatening to boycott the…
Lorenzo Hines confirmed as City of Lynnwood’s new finance director
The Lynnwood City Council Monday night confirmed Lorenzo Hines, current finance director for the City of Edmonds, as its new finance director. The vote was 6-1. “I am excited to…
Report: Edmonds councilmembers’ conduct didn’t violate state, federal laws
If you have attended an Edmonds City Council meeting during the past year – or watched the taped version on local cable television – it’s likely you are familiar with…
Q&A with City of Edmonds Finance Director Lorenzo Hines
My Edmonds News sat down with City of Edmonds Finance Director Lorenzo Hines on Thursday to discuss the findings of an investigation into a complaint he made against Edmonds City…
Edmonds City Council gets to work on budget amendments
Edmonds City Councilmembers rolled up their collective sleeves Tuesday night and began suggesting amendments to Mayor Mike Cooper’s proposed 2011 City of Edmonds budget. All suggested amendments, which were submitted…
Edmonds Council Resolution 1237 explained
My Edmonds News today received a draft copy of Resolution 1237, which wasn’t listed on last night’s council agenda but was approved with minimal discussion and no explanation to the…
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Council looks to hire budget analyst as information concerns continue
The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night wasn’t able to pass the city’s proposed mid-year budget amendment — a source of recent controversy — but Council President Steve Bernheim said he…
Citizen Harry: About that $2 million question from the Edmonds Council
Publisher’s note: The following report from My Edmonds News correspondent “Citizen Harry” Gatjens focuses on details surrounding last Tuesday night’s discussion regarding the proposed Edmonds City Council mid-year budget adjustment….
City Council approves new street, lighting, walkway projects for Edmonds
From installing overlays on a beat-up stretch of Dayton Street from Highway 104 to the railroad tracks, to re-aligning the intersection of Highway 99 at 228th and adding a new…
Voters will face $40-per-vehicle fee hike to fund road, sidewalk projects
The Edmonds City Council on Tuesday night decided by a 4-3 vote to place a proposal on the November general election ballot that would fund 37 separate city traffic safety,…
Citizen Harry: The Levy Committee, Meeting 1
Edmonds resident Harry Gatjens is providing regular reports to My Edmonds News on the workings of the 2010 Citizens Levy Committee. You can also read his story chronicling his recent…
Council interviews eight who hope to become Edmonds’ next mayor
What stood out from the Edmonds City Council interviews of potential mayoral candidates Tuesday night? The extended qualifications of several, and the realization that the council will have a tough…
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 moves ahead on hearing for city manager government
The Edmonds City Council move closer to adopting a city manager form of government Tuesday night, voting 4-2 to hold a public hearing July 20 to obtain citizen comment and…
Councilmembers share thoughts about mayor’s retirement, next steps
Edmonds city councilmembers were taken by surprise when Mayor Gary Haakenson unexpectedly announced his resignation Tuesday night, but on Wednesday they were quick to offer their well wishes, as well…
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…