Arlington
Council to discuss budget, tax hikes
The City Council will meet at 7 tonight at the Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE.
On the agenda is adoption of the 2005 budget and rate increases for utility taxes.
The proposed ordinance would increase the utility tax rate for natural gas service from 4 percent to 6 percent, while telephone service taxes would increase from 5 percent to 6 percent.
Additional revenue from those tax hikes would be dedicated to street repair and maintenance.
Edmonds
Gardens sought for summer tour
The Edmonds in Bloom board is looking for seven to nine area residents who are willing to share their gardens during the annual Edmonds in Bloom event and garden tour in July.
Gardens can be colorful, unique, exotic, whimsical or serene, and can be anywhere within the city of Edmonds or town of Woodway.
For more information, contact Stephen Clifton at 206-533-2076.
Everett
City seeking block grant applications
The city is accepting applications for subgrant funding for the next round of community development block grants.
The city’s block grant program benefits low-income residents of Everett.
Applications are available in person or by mail at the City of Everett Department of Planning and Community Development, 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 8A, Everett, WA 98201.
You can also request applications or additional information about the grants applications by calling or e-mailing Ross Johnson at rjohnson@ci.everett.wa.us or 425-257-7185.
Completed applications must be received in the planning department office by 5 p.m. Jan. 14.
Lake Stevens
Council won’t meet tonight
The City Council has canceled tonight’s regular workshop meeting because of the holidays. City officials will decide this week whether there will be a regular business meeting next week.
The council meets at 7 p.m. the first four Mondays of each month at 1808 Main St. The meetings are open to the public.
Lynnwood
Two city panels have openings
The city of Lynnwood is accepting applications from city residents to fill vacant positions on the planning and historical commissions.
For an application form or for further information about the planning commission, contact Ron Hough at 425-670-6655. For historical commission information, call Darryl Eastin at 425-670-6652.
Marysville
Council won’t meet until Jan. 3
Because of the holiday season, the City Council won’t meet again until 7 p.m. Jan. 3 at City Hall, 1049 State Ave.
The council usually meets the first four Mondays of each month.
Monroe
City Council work session canceled
The City Council’s work session for Wednesday has been canceled because of the holidays. The next regular council meeting is 7 p.m. Jan. 5 in council chambers, 806 W. Main St.
For more information, call 360-794-7400.
Mountlake Terrace
Budget will be adopted tonight
Adoption of the 2005-06 budget, a public hearing on proposed changes to the city’s comprehensive plan and approval of a long-term fire service contract with Fire District 1 are on the agenda for the City Council meeting at 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 23204 58th Ave. W. For more information call 425-776-1161 or go to www.cityofmlt.com.
Mukilteo
Meeting schedule available online
The schedule for all city public meetings in 2005 is available online at www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us.
For more information, call the city at 425-355-4141.
Snohomish
Gallery features watercolorists
Arts of Snohomish features watercolorists Clara Russell, Sally Ohlsen and Joan Pinney through the month at its gallery, 105 Cedar St.
The gallery is closed on Mondays.
For more information, go to www.artsofsnohomish.org or call 360-568-8648.
Stanwood
Police academy due in February
The Stanwood Police Department is preparing for its fifth annual Citizens Law Enforcement Academy.
The purpose of the academy is to give people an opportunity to learn and experience law enforcement from the inside. Participants will attend a 12-week course 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Wednesday starting Feb. 2 at the Church Creek campus library of Stanwood High School, 7600 272nd St. NW.
The class is free but space is limited to 30 adults. Youths ages 16 to 18 may attend with a parent or guardian.
For more information or to register, call the police department at 360-629-4555.
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