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City Set to Launch Recruitment Process for New Chief of Police
(Edmonds, WA) Mayor Mike Nelson has announced the launch of a recruitment process to fill the position of Chief of Police for the City of Edmonds. Mayor Nelson intends to engage the services and expertise of a reputable recruitment firm to lead the search process. Mayor Nelson stated, “We will have an inclusive and transparent search process that considers the very best internal and external candidates. We intend to have participation from a wide variety of community stakeholders, including police employees and members of the public.” read more
CITY BUILDINGS CLOSED AT 3 PM ON 1/15/20
Due to weather and road conditions all City of Edmonds buildings closed at 3 pm on Wednesday, January 15th. Weather permitting, we will reopen on Thursday, January 16th. City road crews are out sanding and deicing roads. Please travel safely!
JANUARY 14, 2020 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELED
JANUARY 14, 2020 ~ tonight's meeting of the Edmonds City Council has been canceled due to projected snowfall. The meeting has tentatively been rescheduled to next Thursday, January 23rd. Please watch for further updates.
Edmonds Sister City Commission Recruiting Chaperones for the 2020 Student Exchange
APPLICATION DEADLINE CORRECTION ~ deadline date for applications is Friday, January 24, 2020
Chaperones to lead a group of 10 local students ages 14-18 on this two week exchange
(Edmonds – WA) Every summer students from the Edmonds area visit our Sister City of Hekinan, Japan for a two week stay. Edmonds Sister City Commission is accepting applications for educators interested in co-leading this trip during the last two weeks of July 2020. Chaperones stay with a host family in Hekinan and travel costs are paid by the Commission. This program has organized exchanges between the two Sister Cities for over 500 middle and high school aged students. Press Release | Application
City Hires New State Legislative Lobbyist
Debora Munguia Will Serve Edmonds in Olympia(Edmonds, WA) - After several years of outstanding service by Olympia lobbyist Jennifer Ziegler, who is cutting back her workload in 2020, Mayor Earling has engaged the services of Olympia-based Debora Munguia to provide government relations and lobbyist services in 2020. read more
Edmonds Marsh Project Awarded NFWF Funding
Edmonds Marsh Daylighting Project Awarded $450,000 for Design Work
(Edmonds, WA) – The City of Edmonds is excited to have received a notice of an award of $450,000 in grant funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resiliency Fund to further design of the Edmonds Marsh Daylighting Project, which seeks to reestablish the hydraulic connection between the Edmonds Marsh and Puget Sound and restore significant fish and wildlife habitat that has been lost over time. read more
(Edmonds, WA) – The City of Edmonds is excited to have received a notice of an award of $450,000 in grant funding from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resiliency Fund to further design of the Edmonds Marsh Daylighting Project, which seeks to reestablish the hydraulic connection between the Edmonds Marsh and Puget Sound and restore significant fish and wildlife habitat that has been lost over time. read more
Tree Board has Vacancies to Fill
The Edmonds Citizens’ Tree Board has several member positions plus an alternate member position that may be available in January 2020. The City is seeking applications for these positions.
The Citizens’ Tree Board actively encourages the planting, protecting, and maintaining of trees for long-term community benefit. Tree Board meetings are held the first Thursday of each month, starting at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex, 250 5th Ave. N, Edmonds. Members may assist with special events, such as tree planting for Arbor Day.
More information about the Tree Board is on the Tree Board website
Board members must live within the Edmonds city limits. Interests or backgrounds in urban forestry, horticulture, and habitat enviroscaping are encouraged but not required
Each councilmember appoints one Tree Board member to a term that matches the term of the appointing councilmember. The alternate member is appointed by the council president to a one-year term. All appointments must be confirmed by a majority of the full city council.
The application form is available as follows:
Online at: www.edmondswa.gov Go to Boards and Commissions under the government tab and click on current openings
Other:
E-mail: jana.spellman@edmondswa.gov to have an application e-mailed to you.
At City Hall: First and Second Floor Reception desks 121 5th Ave N Edmonds, WA.
Call: 425.771.0220 to have application mailed to you.
Applications must be submitted to the City by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019.
See application form for submission information.
The Citizens’ Tree Board actively encourages the planting, protecting, and maintaining of trees for long-term community benefit. Tree Board meetings are held the first Thursday of each month, starting at 6 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex, 250 5th Ave. N, Edmonds. Members may assist with special events, such as tree planting for Arbor Day.
More information about the Tree Board is on the Tree Board website
Board members must live within the Edmonds city limits. Interests or backgrounds in urban forestry, horticulture, and habitat enviroscaping are encouraged but not required
Each councilmember appoints one Tree Board member to a term that matches the term of the appointing councilmember. The alternate member is appointed by the council president to a one-year term. All appointments must be confirmed by a majority of the full city council.
The application form is available as follows:
Online at: www.edmondswa.gov Go to Boards and Commissions under the government tab and click on current openings
Other:
E-mail: jana.spellman@edmondswa.gov to have an application e-mailed to you.
At City Hall: First and Second Floor Reception desks 121 5th Ave N Edmonds, WA.
Call: 425.771.0220 to have application mailed to you.
Applications must be submitted to the City by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019.
See application form for submission information.
Mayor Earling Offers Comments on the Effects of Initiative 976
Passage of I-976 May Mean up to $700,000 Hit to Transportation Budget
(Edmonds, WA) - A STATEMENT BY MAYOR EARLING:
After clear passage by Washington voters of Initiative 976, aimed at rolling back automobile license tab fees to just $30, the impacts to Edmonds, the Puget Sound Region, and the State are just starting to be estimated. One thing is certain: cutbacks across the board and around the state may need to become a reality. read more
(Edmonds, WA) - A STATEMENT BY MAYOR EARLING:
After clear passage by Washington voters of Initiative 976, aimed at rolling back automobile license tab fees to just $30, the impacts to Edmonds, the Puget Sound Region, and the State are just starting to be estimated. One thing is certain: cutbacks across the board and around the state may need to become a reality. read more
Attention Food Service Businesses! - New ordinances take effect January 1, 2020
Reminder: New food service ordinances take effect January 1, 2020. Ordinance #4145 adopts a city-wide ban on use of noncompostable single use plastic utensils by food service businesses. Ordinance #4139 adopts a ban on the use of non-compostable food service containers by food service businesses wtihin the City of Edmonds. For more information, click here.
City and Ed! Announce 3rd Annual Amateur Caroling Contest
City and Ed! announce third annual amateur caroling contest in downtown Edmonds. For more information click here.
Edmonds Sells Civic Park Bonds at Favorable Rate
Interest cost to City lower than expected
(Edmonds, WA) – On the heels of last week’s Standard & Poor’s award of its highest, “AAA” credit rating to the City of Edmonds, today’s sale of bonds for the development of Civic Park exceeded expectations, with a favorably low interest cost offered by the winning firm, Raymond James & Associates. read more
(Edmonds, WA) – On the heels of last week’s Standard & Poor’s award of its highest, “AAA” credit rating to the City of Edmonds, today’s sale of bonds for the development of Civic Park exceeded expectations, with a favorably low interest cost offered by the winning firm, Raymond James & Associates. read more
