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Published 10:51 pm Thursday, February 4, 2010

Monroe: New interim administrator for city

Gene Brazel was confirmed as the interim city administrator on Tuesday night by an unanimous vote of the City Council.

Beginning March 1, Brazel will split his time between the new position and his role as public works director. The dual role is similar to that of Tim Quenzer, who now acts as interim city administrator and police chief.

Brazel, 40, will get a salary increase in the new position, going from $9,038 per month to $9,975 per month.

Quenzer, who entered into the city administrator role at a higher pay grade than Brazel, makes $12,974 per month in his dual role. His salary will drop by $2,500 per month when he returns to working solely as police chief in March.

Everett: Comment on Riverfront project

The addendum to the Everett Riverfront Redevelopment Final Environmental Impact Statement addressing the project’s amenities master plan was issued Jan. 8. The 30-day public comment period ends Monday.

Written comments should be mailed to Mary Cunningham, Planning Department, 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 8A, Everett, WA 98201. The City Council plans to take public testimony and make a decision March 24.

More info: www.everettwa.org under Planning and Community Development.

Lynnwood: Free HIV tests available Feb. 10

The Snohomish Health District will support National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day by offering prevention information and free anonymous or confidential HIV tests on two days in February to those who qualify.

The tests will be offered from 3 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at the health’s district’s Lynnwood office, 6101 200th St. SW, Suite 100.

The tests require a drop of blood from a finger prick. Results are available in about 20 minutes.

More info: 425-339-5200