In an effort to develop a roadmap for city projects and priorities, the City of Edmonds will kick off a city-wide Strategic Planning process the evening of Sept. 14, and…
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Edmonds City Council to meet in committees Tuesday night
Committee meetings are on tap for the Edmonds City Council Tuesday night. These meetings are open to the public but are work sessions for City Council and staff. They are…
Public invited to State Auditor’s Office Monday meeting with Edmonds officials
Members of the Edmonds City Council will be present Monday afternoon when the Washington State Auditor’s Office holds its Entrance Conference, which marks the beginning of the City of Edmonds…
Edmonds Council lets moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries expire
With a six-month interim moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries set to expire on July 28, the Edmonds City Council revisited the future of dispensaries in Edmonds Tuesday night. But in…
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…
Land use, environmental issues on Edmonds City Council agenda Tuesday
An update on planning for Westgate and Five Corners, an ordinance that would encourage pedestrian-friendly “Complete Streets” and a report on the New Energy Cities program aimed at promoting energy…
Edmonds City Council to hold committee work sessions Tuesday
The Edmonds City Council will meet in committee work sessions Tuesday night. These meetings are open to the public but are not public hearings. Committees will meet in separate meeting…
City Council to hold public hearings on wireless towers, Westgate street setbacks Tuesday
Citizens can have their say Tuesday night on two issues directly affecting Edmonds neighborhoods when the Edmonds City Council holds public hearings on the following: Changes to the city code…
Mayor Cooper announces hiring freeze across all city departments
Updated with additional details about positions affected. Edmonds Mayor Mike Cooper announced Friday that he is ordering an immediate hiring freeze to address the projected 2011 budget shortfall. Cooper said…
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Anderson says he’s no longer running for Edmonds City Council
Long-time Edmonds resident Paul Anderson announced Tuesday that he is no longer running for the Edmonds City Council. Anderson had initially announced in January that he was planning to run….
No Edmonds City Council meeting Tuesday but Regional Fire Authority to meet Wednesday
The Edmonds City Council will not meet on Tuesday night, but for those of you needing a government fix, the Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee has a meeting scheduled from…
Edmonds Council recognizes scholarship winners during quick meeting
The Edmonds City Council had a very short meeting Tuesday night – adjourning after just 30 minutes. During that time, the Council: – Heard a public service announcement reminding people…
Light agenda for Edmonds City Council Tuesday
The Edmonds City Council agenda for this week is very short, although councilmembers will be meeting in executive session at 6 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations. The regular meeting will…
Tonight: Your chance to be heard on property tax levy proposal
While we’ve had our share of comments on My Edmonds News lately about the Edmonds City Council proposal to place a property tax levy before voters, a common complaint by…
Edmonds City Council agrees to delay vote on attorney contract until Thursday
The Edmonds City Council agreed Tuesday night to delay by two days a vote on whether to approve an agreement with the Lighthouse Law Group to become Edmonds’ new city…
Council to finalize city attorney agreement, meet with planning board
On Tuesday night, the Edmonds City Council is scheduled to discuss and take potential action regarding the professional services agreement with its new City Attorney, the Lighthouse Law Group. The…
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 analyzes candidates for Edmonds City Attorney
By Harry Gatjens The Edmonds City Council decided last week to reduce the number of candidates applying to be Edmonds’ City Attorney from four finalists to two. There was extended…
Edmonds City Council to interview city attorney candidates, hold retreat
Note correction that there will be no public comment taken following city attorney deliberations. The Edmonds City Council will hold a special meeting starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday solely for…