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Commission delays vote on elected leaders' pay
EVERETT -- A citizens commission tasked with deciding fair pay for Snohomish County's elected leaders has deferred action until late April, after failing Wednesday to reach an agreement.
Date: 04/13/2012 | Local News
Monroe mayor joins race for Pearson's seat
Republican Robert Zimmerman, the mayor of Monroe since 2009, began campaigning this week to fill the seat of state Rep. Kirk Pearson, R-Monroe, this fall.
Date: 04/05/2012 | The Petri Dish
Tea Party activist Elizabeth Scott to seek Pearson's seat
Elizabeth Scott of Monroe, a conservative Republican with political roots in the Tea Party movement, launched a campaign Tuesday to succeed state Rep. Kirk Pearson, R-Monroe, in the 39th...
Date: 04/04/2012 | The Petri Dish
Plenty of Snohomish County Republicans on Romney team
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney did a bit of name-dropping today as he looks to build up steam heading into this Saturday's caucuses.
Date: 02/27/2012 | The Petri Dish
The state open-records law is under siege
Here is a passage from a Washington law beloved by journalists and other public watchdogs:
Date: 02/02/2012 | Need to Know
County executive’s office releases email records to State Patrol
EVERETT -- Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon's office released more than 2,400 pages of email records Tuesday that were compiled in response to a Washington State Patrol investigation of Reardon's use of taxpayer-funded...
Date: 12/20/2011 | Local News
A geographic look at the Snohomish County executive election
A close look at election results in the Snohomish County executive race suggest there is more to the story than incumbent Aaron Reardon running up a double-digit victory.
Date: 12/11/2011 | Need to Know
A political victory, with a hangover
On election night one of the biggest stories was Aaron Reardon's triumph in a hard-fought battle to determine who will be Snohomish County executive over the next four years.
Date: 11/11/2011 | Need to Know
State Patrol investigating County Executive Aaron Reardon
EVERETT -- Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon on Thursday said he is the victim of an "appalling charade" after the Washington State Patrol announced it is investigating his use of...
Date: 11/03/2011 | Local News
Aaron Reardon says he has no plans to run for governor or Congress
EVERETT -- Rumors that Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon could soon launch a bid for governor or Congress have percolated throughout his ongoing reelection campaign.The rumors aren't true, according to Reardon and Democratic Party leaders.
Date: 10/19/2011 | Local News
County Council gives its OK to its new district boundaries
The Snohomish County Council on Monday took a final step to shape its boundaries for the next decade, picking a plan that puts Everett, Mukilteo and the Tulalip area in the same council district.
Date: 10/18/2011 | Local News
Edmonds mayor battling opponent and personnel controversy
EDMONDS -- If Mayor Mike Cooper wants to keep his job, he must fend off the challenge of former Edmonds councilman Dave Earling.It's not going to be easy.
Date: 10/17/2011 | Local News
County Council leaning toward redistricting map that joins Tulalip with Everett in District 2
A group of political appointees spent much of the spring and summer reaching a decision to recommend new Snohomish County Council boundaries that closely...
Date: 10/07/2011 | Local News
Edmonds City Council voids mayor’s settlement pact with staffer who resigned
EDMONDS -- A proposed settlement with former mayoral assistant Kimberly Cole was shot down by the City Council on Tuesday.
Date: 10/06/2011 | Local News
County executive candidate questions source of complaint
EVERETT -- The origin of ethics complaints against a candidate for Snohomish County executive remained murky on Wednesday.
Date: 09/29/2011 | Local News
Hope accuses Reardon staffer of false claims
The race for Snohomish County executive took a nasty turn Tuesday.
Date: 09/28/2011 | Local News
County Council candidates to speak at breakfast forum
EVERETT -- This year's candidates for Snohomish County executive and County Council are scheduled to sound off about affordable housing at a breakfast forum on Thursday.
Date: 09/23/2011 | Local News
Most of Reardon's campaign funds come from King County
As the November general election draws nearer, a few things stand out about the bankrolls built up by the two men who hope to be Snohomish County executive come January.
Date: 09/23/2011 | Need to Know
County Council plans hearing on new district boundaries
A public hearing to determine the new boundaries of the Snohomish County Council's five districts has been scheduled for Oct. 5.
Date: 09/21/2011 | Local News
Rep. Mike Hope cleared of ethics violations
OLYMPIA -- A Legislative Ethics Board has cleared state Rep. Mike Hope of ethics violations earlier this year.The Lake Stevens Republican is running against incumbent Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, a Democrat, in November's election.
Date: 09/16/2011 | Local News
Group wants apologies from entire Everett School Board for altercation
A stay-at-home mom has launched a grass-roots group calling for a public apology for the physical altercation among three Everett School Board members following its Aug. 23 meeting.
Date: 09/09/2011 | Local News
Cost of Edmonds city park prompts investigation into former mayor
EDMONDS -- The price of a pocket-size city park continues to create big waves in this waterfront city.And some of the splashback threatens to spray Snohomish County, where the ex-mayor at the center of the controversy now works.
Date: 09/08/2011 | Local News
North County Update
Arlington: Airport supervisor honoredDale Carman, supervisor at Arlington Municipal Airport, has been awarded the distinction of accredited airport executive by the American Association of Airport Executives.
Date: 08/31/2011 | Local News
Edmonds mayoral race far from over, candidates say
EDMONDS -- Both candidates for Edmonds mayor say the November election will be a tough battle despite challenger Dave Earling's big lead in the primary.
Date: 08/29/2011 | Local News
Democratic, Republican county chairmen to meet for a friendly beer
Two guys named Bill meeting for a beer.
Date: 08/18/2011 | Local News
County Council to consider redistricting map that makes slight changes to borders
EVERETT -- The chairman of a committee drawing up new Snohomish County Council boundaries crossed party lines to side with Republicans to end a testy stalemate.
Date: 08/18/2011 | Local News
County ballot returns are light at 15.6 percent
Tuesday is the final day to vote in the primary election, and there are plenty of ballots to be turned in.Only 61,000 Snohomish County voters had marked and returned their ballots as of Monday morning. That's about 15.6 percent of eligible voters.
Date: 08/16/2011 | Local News
Few comment on redrawing districts for County Council
EVERETT -- The group of political appointees tasked with redrawing new Snohomish County Council districts appeared no closer to picking between two competing plans after a public meeting this week.
Date: 08/10/2011 | Local News
Follow the cash in county executive race
Imagine being the top elected official in Snohomish County, a well-known figure with twice the amount of campaign cash to burn as your opponent.Would you spend the money now or save it for later in the campaign?
Date: 08/07/2011 | Local News
Two plans compete for approval for new County Council districts
EVERETT -- The Democrats and Republicans appointed to carve Snohomish County into new council districts failed to agree this week on a single plan.
Date: 08/05/2011 | Local News
New county council districts shaping up
If you live in Granite Falls, the Tulalip area or on the outskirts of Everett, you might soon find yourself represented by a different face on the Snohomish County Council.
Date: 07/29/2011 | Local News
Sullivan and GOP challengers for County Council agree: It's the economy
Democrat Brian Sullivan is a veteran of Mukilteo City Hall, the Legislature and the Snohomish County Council, where he is completing a first term. He'd like to keep his council job for at least another four years.
Date: 07/25/2011 | Local News
Reardon receives minor fine for public disclosure violations
OLYMPIA -- The state Public Disclosure Commission issued Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon a minor fine Thursday for failing to properly disclose some details about out-of-town trips, but cleared him of any deliberate attempt to conceal who paid for them.
Date: 06/23/2011 | Local News
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