Scott Murphy says the city is “worse off than we were six years ago” when Mayor Cassie Franklin took office. She’s up for re-election next year.
City Council member Shirley Sutton initially pointed to her health and a desire to return to Yakima. There was more to it, she later acknowledged.
Part of Sutton’s reason was her “overwhelming desire” to return home to the Yakima Valley.
Edmonds has about a year to decide how it will provide fire services when a contract with South County ends.
Residents can comment virtually or in person during an Edmonds City Council public hearing set for 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The new park is set to double as a stormwater facility at the southeast corner of Holly Drive and 100th Street SW.
Repairs could cost $5,500 after someone set off a fire extinguisher in the elevator on April 27.
Over a City Hall push, the city’s historical commission wants to find ways to keep the gazebo in place, alongside a proposed dog park.
South County Fire will end a contract with the city in late 2025, citing insufficient funds. Edmonds sees four options for its next step.
This month, the mayor confirmed she was hopeful Topgolf “would be a fantastic new entertainment partner located right next to the cinemas.”
That’s $40 million more than an earlier estimate. Alternatively, remodeling Funko Field could cost nearly $70 million.
Employees now have to follow the same lewd conduct laws as everyone else, after a judge ruled the old dress code unconstitutional.
The city used $12.5 million in one-time funds and $8 million from reserves to balance its 2024 budget — with a deficit looming.
The amendment follows a $500,000 settlement the city paid espresso stand employees last year.
“Getting rid of the gazebo won’t solve the homelessness issue. It will solve the gazebo issue. We tried, and tried, and tried to activate the park.”
Once a month, Utsalady Elementary shuts down for students to do nothing but make art for hours. Arts advocates want to expand the program.
“My site preference is where we secure AquaSox baseball for the next 30, 40, 50 years,” the team’s co-owner Chad Volpe said.
