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…
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Council hears proposals for Edmonds stormwater, water rate increases
City of Edmonds staff presented updates to the city’s comprehensive plans for storm and surface water and its water system — including proposed increases to stormwater and water utility rates…
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…
Key issues before Council Tuesday: new mayor, city manager government
Tuesday night’s Edmonds City Council meeting will cover some serious ground, including a decision on the process for replacing Mayor Gary Haakenson, who announced two weeks ago that he is…
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…
More on Plunkett’s decision to delay pursuit of city manager government
Worries about the timing of a fundamental change in city government at the same time the Edmonds City Council is dealing with budget woes and labor negotiations — plus a…
Economic future of Edmonds explored on cable TV’s ‘Public Exposure’
The economic future of Edmonds, including the City Council’s recent debate over the Skippers restaurant property, is the focus of “Public Exposure,” a public affairs show on Comcast Channel 77,…
Officials respond to Plunkett’s proposal to change city governance model
The current mayor of Edmonds said he is non-committal about Councilmember Michael Plunkett’s intention to bring before the City Council — and ultimately, Edmonds voters — a measure to…
Creating vision for Edmonds waterfront blurred by building height issue
So much for the community visioning process. Edmonds City Councilmember D.J. Wilson’s effort Tuesday night to lead the council in a “thought exercise” about developing a community vision for the…
Edmonds Mayor: Let’s look at facts when discussing labor costs
To the editor: There have been several articles in the newspaper recently concerning the wages paid to public employees. Some have quoted the Wall Street Journal. Some have mentioned the…
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Mayor’s Climate Protection Committee seeks two new members; apply by Friday
If you are interested in environmental issues, Edmonds’ Citizens Committee on U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement is seeking volunteers to fill two openings. The committee consists of five non-paid volunteers….
Pritchard Olson’s strength and courage recalled at memorial service
When Peggy Pritchard Olson was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis on her 58th birthday last year, she responded the way she did to every challenge in her life: moving forward,…
Courtship between Edmonds, Fire District 1 continues
The courtship between the Edmonds City Council and Snohomish County Fire District 1 continued in the City Council chambers last night, as Fire District 1 commissioners joined the council members…