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…
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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…
Yamamoto kicks off council campaign with support of Edmonds business community
Downtown Edmonds business owners came out in full force Tuesday night to support one of their own — Frank Yamamoto — as he officially launched his campaign for Edmonds City…
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: What should the city do with those high-interest rate bonds?
By Harry Gatjens Refinance? Pay off bonds? Buy parks? A lot of information and misinformation is circulating right now about what the City Council is doing regarding some older, high-interest…
Strom Peterson unanimous choice to lead Edmonds City Council
Edmonds cheese shop owner Strom Peterson won unanimous election as the new president of the Edmonds City Council Tuesday night but found himself on the losing end of a 4-1…
Edmonds City Council to elect new president Tuesday night
It will be first-of-the-year business for the Edmonds City Council Tuesday night, when they elect a new Council president (we’ve learned it is likely to be Strom Peterson) and president…
2011 budget passes Edmonds City Council – now awaits mayor’s signature
The Edmonds City Council passed its version of the 2011 city budget Tuesday night, and the next step is a signature by Mayor Mike Cooper. The vote was 6-1, with…
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…
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…
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City, church leaders find solution to Edmonds homeless shelter concerns
Publisher’s note: My Edmonds News contributed this story as part of a series that its online news partner, The Seattle Times, is running on homelessnesss. It was an image that…
Edmonds Council votes to pursue customers for its broadband business
The Edmonds City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night to support efforts to pursue customers for the city’s 24 strands of fiber optic cable, which so far have been…
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…
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,…
Awaiting the Taste: How those ‘Best’ dishes are judged
Those of us who attend the Taste of Edmonds each year have seen banners displayed at certain food booths, declaring that their offerings are the Taste’s “best.” So how do…
City Council appoints Mike Cooper to be Edmonds’ new mayor
Current Snohomish County Councilmember Mike Cooper was appointed Mayor of Edmonds Tuesday night, and he said he will immediately resign from his County Council seat so that he can officially…
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…