LYNNWOOD
About 100 residences became part of the city of Lynnwood Friday, July 24.
The city’s first annexation in more than a decade eliminates what had been the city’s final so called “donut hole” — a neighborhood in unincorporated Snohomish County surrounded by city residents.
Maple Precinct, as the neighborhood is known, is bounded by 176th Street Southwest, 60th Avenue West and 64th Avenue West. It consists of residential houses on large lots that are not connected to sewer. St. Thomas More Catholic Church is just east of Maple Precinct, in city limits.
“We are honored to welcome the Maple Precinct into the city of Lynnwood,” said Mayor Don Gough in a prepared statement. “All city services for the Maple Precinct are in place and we are eager to serve our new residents.”
As part of the annexation, residents now have access to all city services, including pulblic safety, utility billing and the permit center. Residents also are eligible to serve on city boards and commissions.
“The city of Lynnwood looks forward to working with our new residents,” said Paul Krauss, the city’s development director. “We believe the Maple Precinct annexation has assisted in preparing the city and staff for future annexations.”
In early August, the city will conduct a door-to-door population count, which is required by state law. City workers will also provide residents with welcome packets.
Next April, residents in a far larger area to the north and east of city limits will vote on whether they’d like to become part of the city, too.
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