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Bloom says she will rely on grassroots support in race against Wilson

Citizen activist Joan Bloom officially launched her campaign for Edmonds City Council Wednesday night, stating that she intends to rely on grassroots support in her race against incumbent Councilmember DJ…

Councilmember flips and flops to victory in annual Yost Pool contest

Edmonds City Councilmember DJ Wilson entered the annual Yost Park Pool Belly Flop/Cannon Ball contest Friday night at the request of his 4-year-old son, Karsten, who also planned to participate….

Joan Bloom announces she will face incumbent DJ Wilson for City Council

Long-time Edmonds resident and citizen activist Joan Bloom announced Thursday she is running against incumbent DJ Wilson for Edmonds City Council Position 5. Bloom, who has been actively involved in…

Tonight: We’ll be livestreaming exclusive Edmonds Election Watch 2011 coverage

Beginning tonight — Monday, June 6 — My Edmonds News will introduce a new feature: live video interviews regarding Edmonds issues and candidates in the upcoming 2011 primary and general…

Wilson: Why I voted for a new Edmonds City Attorney

By DJ Wilson Edmonds City Council Tuesday night, Council chose to move in a new direction with our City Attorney. This was a particularly tough vote for me, given my…

Edmonds City Council OKs bond refinancing, delays home business rules

The Edmonds City Council Tuesday night voted to approve an ordinance authorizing the refinancing of city bonds that will save Edmonds approximately $46,634 annually in debt service savings and $288,969…

Citizen Harry: A closer look at Edmonds’ finances, and where we go from here

By Harry Gatjens Councilmember DJ Wilson on Thursday night hosted his second meeting to address Edmonds’ future economic possibilities, with about 30 people attending, including Mayor Mike Cooper, Councilmember Lora…

Tonight: Wilson meeting to discuss new financial approaches for Edmonds

Edmonds City Councilmember D.J. Wilson is inviting citizens to attend a public meeting tonight — Thursday — to examine ways the city could improve its financial situation.  Here is a…

Wilson blasts Bernheim over premature removal of ‘no dogs’ signs in Edmonds

The Edmonds City Council made decisions on several key issue during its Monday night meeting but in the end, the evening really went to the dogs. Among the items approved…

Gates, Gorton face off in debate over state income tax for wealthy

Two of the state’s most well-known elder statesmen gathered in the Edmonds Community College Black Box Theater Thursday night to debate the merits of taxing the state’s wealthiest citizens to…

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Bill Gates Sr., Slade Gorton to take sides in Thursday debate over Initiative 1098

Two distinguished speakers will be taking sides Thursday night at Edmonds Community College during a debate over Initiative 1098, which would tax those earning more than $200,000 a year (filing…

Edmonds City Council directs staff to investigate possible PUD partnership

The Edmonds City Council Monday night authorized the city attorney and staff to investigate the potential cost-savings involved in partnering with the Snohomish County Public Utility District as it begins…

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…

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…

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…

Edmonds woman heading to Haiti on humanitarian mission

One tragic result of the recent earthquake in Haiti is the number of children left not only without homes, but without parents. The thought of those orphans — estimated to…

City budget, campaign finance reform hot topics for Council Tuesday night

Money — including a status report on the city’s biennial budget and a proposal to put a limit on mayor and city council campaign donations — was the main topic…

Deadline Dec. 31 to apply for open City Council seat

If you have a burning desire to sit on the Edmonds City Council, here’s your chance. The council has started the process of filling the seat vacated when Councilmember Peggy…

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