Simmonds set to help city grow

The city of Lynnwood is poised for growth in population, economic development, transportation and other critical facets of a growing metropolitan city. Loren Simmonds’ re-election to the Lynnwood City Council is vital to this continuous growth. He has a proven track record as an unwavering dedicated and committed public servant. Loren provided the primary council leadership, during his eight years as council president that guided Lynnwood through a difficult period. As the current council president, Loren is working closely with the new mayor to bring online such projects as the City Center, the purchase of over 77 acres in Lund’s Gulch providing a trail system with direct access to Puget Sound, and economic growth such as the new Costco scheduled to open in August; and seeking to establish a Sister City relationship with a city in South Korea.

During the next four years, Loren has pledged to vigorously lead the introduction and adoption of neighborhood councils as an intricate part of the Lynnwood City Council governance. With the annexations of an area with up to 30,000 residents, neighborhood councils are the most effective way to bring government to the people and ensuring all residents have an opportunity to actively participate in the decisions that affects their neighborhood and their lives.

Loren Simmonds is the clear choice for the Lynnwood City Council. Please join me in supporting and voting for Loren.

Wally Webster II

Lynnwood

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