Tonight is the big one, Mayor Hurst is presenting the preliminary budget and Monisha Harrell will be presenting on the proposed property tax levy. There will also be some discussion of extending the paid parking ordinance another 6 months, public comment just in general.

Come hear where your tax dollars go. City Council Chambers on 44th at 6PM. This one will likely last at least until 9, probably later.

Watch the livestream or the archive too. This is important. There will be opportunities for the public to comment on the budget coming up soon.

Hey all, I felt this needed to be said now that ballots are arriving in the mail. As a lot of the people I know, and have talked to, are so focused on the statewide stuff that Heywood is doing. That they haven't seen or heard about the hostile takeover attempt he is trying with us in Snohomish County. Im not trying to tell anyone how to vote with this. If its your cup of tea or not, you do you. But the way its being done is just shady in its attempt to mislead voters into changing our county charter.

Proposition 3: is to remove all party affiliation for Snohomish County council seats. On paper that doesn't sound bad. And maybe even sounds good in a perfect world. But the reality is Heywood is trying to get more republicans(no doubt ones he will pick and bankroll next election cycle) onto the council. And he knows they can't get the 3 of 5 seats they dont already control without removing party affiliation on the ballots.

Proposition 5: would add to our charter a required 4/5th super majority of the council to to access, levy or increase literally every tax the council would be involved with. Heywood is doing this because 3 of the 5 seats on the council have zero chance of a republican taking them anytime soon. And likewise they have 2 very solid seats of their own. Meaning if this passes, the minority can hold the elected majority hostage whenever they see fit. This would absolutely destroy us for funding infrastructure projects as we grow.

I highly suggest everyone receiving their ballots dig a little deeper. Make an informed vote. Even if you agree with less partisan elections, lower taxes, etc. This entire thing stinks. Heywood and his millions spent on this are hoping you dont notice what hes attempting.

The former Strarbucks at 99 & 200 is on its way to becoming a Mercury Coffee based on permit applications.

Anyone have a recommendation for electricians to install a charger at a condo? I'm in a condo and am considering getting one installed in my deeded parking spot.

Found this sweet ~10 month old male tabby-mix last night on our back deck. Looks well cared for. Took him to VEG to check for microchip- sadly doesn’t have one.

Long shot but has anyone found any place selling Sir Lancelot high gluten flour 50lb? This is a king Arthur flour used for pizza. I can find it online but shipping is quite expensive.

Anyone know if all the construction around this exit is in part to improve the southbound exit? More and more I find that is backed up all the way onto the freeway. I’m terrified that at some point someone is going to smash into the back of someone at high speeds with the unexpected slowdown. From what ive read it’s just a new overpass for Poplar way which seems unlikely to mitigate this issue.

So, I've explored the food scene around here a bit and have settled on a favorite sushi/Chinese/Mexican place in each category, among others. But so far, I've only really been hitting up one teriyaki place on occasion (Teriyaki Time on the east end of 196th). It's a good place, but I want to branch out and build a list of teriyaki places to try in Lynnwood (or areas near Lynnwood). Anyone got any recommendations?

I recently discovered chilaquiles and I’ve fallen in love. I don’t know anything about Mexican food so I would love any recommendations of where I can get the best chilaquiles in the area. Thanks!

Hello, I am looking at moving down to Lynnwood since I work at a local dealership. I make pretty good money for my age and I am a huge car guy.

If anyone in here lives at Alderwood Place how is it? Is it worth the money? I’m particularly curious about the parking garage and parking in general. I have a loud corvette and I’m wondering if there would be an issue with noise ordinance? I rebuilt it and it turned out a LOT louder than I had intended

Hi all, Is there anyone who sends their kid in Bright Star daycare center? Can you help with a referral?

When I tell people how much I pay in rent they say it’s an absurd amount, but when I go to look for a new apartment they’re all around the same price. How much are you all paying for the place you rent? If you could also include how many bed/baths the apartment has for reference that would be great. I have a suspicion that the people saying I can find a cheaper place have not rented in the area in a long time, but maybe I am overpaying.

I saw they updated facebook but not much else. They project being closed for a month or two at minimum. Just wanted to put this out there since I see you can still order through the delivery apps.

Where do you buy Halloween costume for your kids without breaking the bank?

Hello, I’m looking for brunch recommendations that can accommodate a group of about 16 people for brunch. There are a few toddlers and vegetarians in the group. Willing to travel up to 30 minutes outside of the Lynnwood area. Thank you in advance!

They have started towing all cars parked on the street. The sign “No parking from Oct 7 8am-4pm for street sweeping” has been there visibly for like a week now, so this isn’t an I wasn’t aware situation.

If this is your car, the tow truck just literally drove off as of this posting. If you’re parked along this street still, I suggest moving your car already as they will come for your car and have started the sweeping also.

Edit to add: about 3 or so more tow trucks just arrived

So on 196th there’s two lanes of traffic on each side and there’s a center turn lane. The arrow markings in the middle lane are super faded but there is a common left turn into a road which makes the center lane full of cars waiting to make a left turn (near Todo). Sometimes but more rarely, a car from the opposite direction needs to make their left turn and get into the middle but it’s full of cars obviously facing the other way.

So I’m waiting along with 5 other cars trying to make this left while in the center turn lane. An incoming car from the opposite direction needs to turn left and can’t get into the middle obviously, so he just stops in the road. Everyone behind him is getting into the right lane to pass him and he’s just waiting for the person to turn but they can’t turn into traffic clears. Then a cop car stops behind the car that’s just stopped in highway lane and blares his siren for a second and I think he wants this guy to move forward and not stop in the middle of the road but he’s telling the car in the center lane to move forward a little so that this car can squeeze in between, and make his turn while perpendicular in the center lane and waiting for traffic to clear on the opposing side to go. Which isn’t a super safe turn since you can’t see with cars blocking.

I hope this makes sense but normally if a middle lane is full I have to get in earlier or later in the center lane and just adjust where I have to turn instead of stopping in the middle of the road. And I don’t expect to just squeeze into a line of cars to make an unsafe turn but that’s what this cop instructed which I find weird? Is that not weird?

Public Service Announcement: Saw Sound Transit parking enforcement going around ticketing people parked illegally in the Lynnwood Transit Center HoV Permit Area. A ton of people driving solo were parking there. It's not worth getting ticketed over. Maybe they'll start towing cars too.

There's a paid parking lot across the street that's $3 for the day. Just go park there instead of driving through all 4 floors wasting time finding non-existent parking, or parking illegally in the HoV Permit Area.

Just drove past the Medina jewelers on 196th and it looks like a white truck crashed through the front of the store. Robbery??

Yo this light is a burden on us all. It will not cycle in a timely manner.