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Edmonds Planning Board, 7 tonight, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. Public hearing on updates to the capital facilities plan.

Everett City Council, 6:30 tonight, City Hall chambers, 3002 Wetmore Ave. Hearing on 2010 proposed budget.

Granite Falls City Council, 7 tonight, Council Chambers, 206 S. Granite Ave. Public hearings on next year’s budget and property taxes are scheduled.

Lake Stevens Planning Commission, 7 tonight, Community Senior Center, 1808 Main St. A design review for the Kathol short plat is scheduled.

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