Everett: Shannon Affholter to be sworn in Wenesday
Everett’s newest councilman, Shannon Affholter, is set to be sworn in with council incumbents Drew Nielsen, Brenda Stonecipher and Ron Gipson before Wednesday’s Everett City Council meeting.
Affholter, 39, a field representative for pharmaceutical maker Merk &Co. and a community volunteer, won his seat in November’s election with 60 percent of the vote.
In a hard-charging bid for office, Affholter raised a record $44,827 in political donations, according to the state Public Disclosure Commission.
Affholter, who will vacate his seat on the park’s board this month, is also a block watch organizer in Everett’s Northwest Neighborhood.
He replaces Bob Overstreet, who retired this year after serving on the Everett City Council for 30 years.
The council meets Wednesday at 8:30 at the Everett City Council chambers, 2830 Wetmore Ave.
Mukilteo: Teen writers can share their work
Teen writers can share their work at an event planned for the Mukilteo Library.
The event, called Write Stuff, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 24 at the library at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.
Friends of the Mukilteo Library is sponsoring the event. Food will be provided.
For more information, call the library at 425-493-8202.
Lake Stevens: Meeting to discuss conservation tax
The Snohomish Conservation District has scheduled the last of three meetings for Feb. 13. to discuss a possible tax that would take effect in 2009.
The meeting is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the district’s office, 528 91st Ave. NE in Lake Stevens.
The proposed $5 tax could affect about 212,000 Snohomish County properties.
The Snohomish Conservation District, based in Lake Stevens, restores wildlife habitat and advises farmers and other property owners on how to protect the environment.
State law allows conservation districts to seek the tax.
The first meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 8 at Cavelero Mid High School, 8220 24th St. SE. The second meeting is planned for 6 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Stanwood PUD, 9124 271st St. NW.
For more information, go to www.snohomishcd.org and click on “assessment information.”
Snohomish: Computer class set at library
The Snohomish Senior Center and Snohomish Library are teaming up to offer a two-session computer class at the library at 9 a.m. on Jan. 16 and 23. The class is for those wanting to learn about surfing the Internet and basic e-mail.
There will also be an open question-and-answer session on Jan. 29 at the library. The session is to cover a wide range of topics, from learning about using a mouse to attaching something to an e-mail.
To find out more or to reserve a space, contact the senior center at 360-568-0934. Space is limited to eight people for these two sessions.
WEDNESDAY’s Meetings
Lake Stevens Planning Commission, 7 p.m., Community Senior Center, 1808 Main St.
Snohomish County Council, 9 a.m., eighth floor, County Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
Snohomish Planning Commission, 7 p.m., School Administration Center, George Gilbertson Boardroom, 1601 Ave. D.
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