Around the county
Published 10:49 pm Thursday, January 15, 2009
Everett
Storm debris collection sites set for flood victims
County residents who are cleaning up from recent flooding can get rid of furniture, mattresses and sheetrock destroyed by floodwater at county drop sites set up for temporary collection.
Boats and other vehicles are also eligible for drop-off. Refrigerators must have all contents removed, and doors must be duct-taped shut. Tires, cardboard, books, clothing and regular household garbage are not allowed for drop-off at the sites.
The location of the drop-off sites will be released to eligible people. Eligible residents must show proof of residency in a flood area.
More info: 425-388-5060.
Health district board elects officers for 2009
The Snohomish Health District has elected its officers for this year. Jim Flower, a Sultan city councilman, will be the chairman and Brian Sullivan, a Snohomish County Councilman, will be vice chairman. The 15-member health district board consists of city council members from throughout the county as well as the members of the County Council.
PUD offers savings help
The Snohomish County PUD has several programs to help consumers save money. These include low-interest loans for installation of insulation and energy-saving windows, rebates for weatherization products and efficient appliances.
More info: www.snopud.com or call 425-783-1700.
Lake Stevens
Club offers try at rowing
The Lake Stevens Rowing Club invites the public to its Try Rowing Event on Saturday.
The event is planned for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Cove Park, behind the library at 1804 Main St.
The annual event is open to youth and adults.
More info: 888-ROW-LSRC or www.lakestevensrowing.com.
Lynnwood
Mayor creates task forces
Mayor Don Gough has announced the formation of two task forces.
One, the Lynnwood Citizens Visioning Task Force, will make recommendations to implement a city mission statement developed in meetings over the summer. The 25-member group’s first meeting is today.
The other task force, for traffic and transportation, has 15 members and makes suggestions related to transportation that support the city’s mission statement. Its first meeting is scheduled for Jan. 27.
Both groups are expected to have interim reports by this summer and a final report by June 30, 2010.
More info: 425-775-1971.
Sultan
Garbage rate hike vote
People living in Sultan may pay 20 percent more for garbage services.
The City Council is expected to vote on an interim rate hike Jan. 22. If approved, the new rates would take effect in February and show up on customers’ bills March 1.
The cost for a customer with one can a week service would grow by $3.10, from $15.50 to $18.60.
Many factors are behind the proposed increase, officials said.
The price of fuel and dumpsters has doubled. It costs more to pay employees salaries and health care benefits. Snohomish County Solid Waste wants 15 percent more to take the city’s garbage and Allied Waste wants 20 percent more to deal with the city’s recycling.
The rate hike will remain until a rate study is finished later this year.
