Terry Ryan's eNewsletter
 Snohomish County Council
3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 609
Everett, Washington 98201
8th floor, Robert J. Drewel Building
Phone: 425-388-3494
E-Mail: Terry.Ryan@snoco.org
Pam Pruitt, Legislative Aide
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Budget Process
The Council received the Executive’s proposed budget on
September 21st. It is now in the hands of the Council and our analysts. Our analysts are scrutinizing every number for possible savings
and efficiencies.
The county budget process is simple: The Executive
presents his proposed budget to the County Council. The Council can pass the
budget as is, amend it, or rewrite its own budget.
Based
on the feedback I am receiving from our citizens, my top priority is public
safety. I have worked with our Sheriff, Ty Trenary, and will support funding
additional deputy sheriffs in the final Council budget. I will only vote for a
fiscally responsible budget for our residents!
There will be two public hearings on the budget:
October 25th at 10:30 am and 6:30 pm. The public is welcome to
comment on any and all aspects of the budget. The hearings will be held
in the council chambers on the 8th floor of the Snohomish County
Administration Bldg., 3000 Rockefeller, Everett, WA, 98201. You may also
submit comments in writing to this address or by email at Contact.Council@snoco.org. I look forward to hearing from you!
The Council is committed to working closely with the Executive and our other elected officials to develop a final budget. We are all
in this together and we are going to solve our problems together. We will come
up with the best possible outcome for Snohomish County within the financial
constraints of available funds.
We take great pride in our county fair and in all the
family friendly activities such as free entertainment at the courtyard state,
livestock shows and competition, equestrian, rodeo, arts and crafts, rides,
carnival, 4H presentations and competition, many food options (love those
scones!) and fun concerts with Christian singers King and Country, Kenny Loggins
(a very exciting concert!), country singer Josh Turner and others.
“2017 was another fantastic year for the Evergreen State
Fair with more than 325,000 happy fairgoers and several record breaking days of
attendance and revenues,” said Tom Teigen, Snohomish County Director of Parks.
“The Evergreen State Fair is a great family oriented event for our county.”
I could not agree more!
Our fair included a new “Morning of Dreams” event which
was a special early opening for people with special needs and their caregivers
so they could enjoy the fair experience in a calmer atmosphere. Vendors and exhibitors
agreed to open early to make this a truly special time for the paricipants.
There were 500 tickets available and every one was sold. Thank you to Brielle
Dodge for spearheading this great event.
Did you know:
- The fairground provides a home for the largest 4H
organization in our state with more than 7,000 members.
- Our fair is the first in the nation to move toward a goal
of zero waste, with 97 percent of the usual garbage being compostable and
recyclable. Greenest fair in the nation!
- The fair averages a net income of $800,000 per year.
These funds are re-invested in building renovations and improvements at the
fairgrounds.
Thank you to our
Parks and Recreation Deparment and our fair advisory board members: Vickie Andrew,
Marshia Armstrong, Chairman Don Ballard, Elaine Johannsen, vice-chair Tod
Johnson, Dani Kahn, Anne Lowe, Mark Mahnkey, Rick Merrill, Jerry Smith and
Kathleen Wright. Thank you for your dedication to make sure our fair was a success.
Information provided by Snohomish Health District
Residents and businesses in Snohomish County now have a simpler and safer way to participate in needle clean-up efforts. Free kits and needle disposal are available to residents and business owners cleaning up needles found in the community. The kits include a sharps container, puncture-resistant gloves, safety glasses, tongs, hand sanitizer and simple instructions for safe collection, and can be picked up from the Snohomish Health District at 3020 Rucker Avenue in Everett during normal business hours.
Used needles left in public and private places are both a nuisance and potential safety concern. Whether they’re used to inject medicines like insulin or for illegal drugs, used needles can spread diseases like Hepatitis C through accidental needle pokes. While the risk of contracting a disease from a needle-stick injury is very low, you can further reduce that risk by using the right equipment and procedures.
As a reminder, it is unlawful to dispose of needles in solid waste containers in Snohomish County. In addition to free clean-up kits, approved sharps containers can also be returned to the Health District’s Everett location during normal business hours. Please note that milk jugs, soda bottles and tin cans are not accepted sharps containers.
This program is intended for residents and business owners cleaning up used needles found in the community, not for businesses that generate used needles. Individuals using insulin shots or other similar uses should dispose of their used needles in sharps containers provided by local pharmacies or clinics.
For more information, visit www.snohd.org or call 425-339-5200.
Farmer's Market
at Country Village
Friday, September 29, 2017 Noon – 6PM
Join us for the last Bothell Farmers Market of the season this Friday, September 29 from noon to 6pm.
The Bothell Farmers Market features a large variety of in-season, locally grown produce, straight from the farm!
Visitors will enjoy live music and the beautiful grounds of Country Village, in addition to forty locally owned shops and restaurants.
For more information or applications, visit the Farmers Market tab on our website: http://countryvillagebothell.com/bothell-farmers-market
Country Village is located just two miles north of Bothell or one mile south of Canyon Park, on the Bothell-Everett Highway, or take exit #26 off I-405 and go south one mile.
- 23718 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell, WA 98021
- 425-488-2250
Witches Night Out at Bothell Country Village October 12, 2017 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Don your capes and bring your brooms for screaming
specials around the Village. Ladies, bring your girlfriends and come in costume
(optional) on Thursday night, October 12th from 6pm-8pm for drawings,
refreshments, fantastic finds & haunting discounts.
For more information, please call 425-483-2250 or visit
our website at www.countryvillagebothell.com.
Country Village is located just two miles north of Bothell or one mile south of
Canyon Park, on the Bothell-Everett Highway, or take exit #26 off I-405 and go
South one mile.
- 23718 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell, WA 98021
Dog-O-Ween
Saturday, October 14, 2017 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Calling all Dogs!
We’re making Bobcat Park an off leash park for the day. Dress up your dog
and yourself! Costume parade and judging is at 3:00 pm. Categories include dogs dressed like
people and people dressed like dogs
Parking available by Jason’s Java and along Brier Road.
Don’t forget to grab a latte, or some juice and a snack at Brier Grocery.
Special thanks to Bow Wow Fun Towne and Pet Adventure for their support.
Prizes * Fun * Canine Capers
Pet and People - Food Drive - for Concern for Neighbors (and Pets).
Operation Gratitude Collection Drive
Monday, October 2 – November 1, 2017
 The City of Mill Creek is partnering with
Operation Gratitude to send care packages to deployed soldiers. Operation
Gratitude sends more than 100,000 care packages each year to deployed troops
and wounded warriors. From October 2nd through November 1st, donate your care
package items at Mill Creek City Hall, Silver Firs Elementary or Cedar Wood
Elementary. Wish List Items: • Blank greeting cards • CDs, DVDs and iPods •
Cell phones • Easter or Halloween Candy • Flash drives • Foot powder (travel
size) • Gift cards to chain stores, such as Walmart, Target etc • Hand/foot
warmers • Headphones • Individual packets of moist towelettes • Knit hats and
scarves • Lip balm • Mini battery-powered fans • Personal care products •
Roll-on deodorant • Razors • Small plush toys • Non-perishable snacks, such as
energy bars, trail mix, etc • Socks (black, brown, green, or tan – not white) •
Ties • Toothpaste and toothbrushes • Video games • Webcams
Disaster Preparedness: Map
Your Neighborhood – FREE!
Wednesday,
October 4, 2017 6:30 PM – 8 PM
City Council Chambers
15728 Main Street, Mill
Creek
If the ‘Big
One’ struck five minutes from now, would you, your loved ones, and your pets
survive? How would you or your children get home if you’re not there? If you’re
hurt, who would help? These questions and more will be answered at free Map
Your Neighborhood workshops in Mill Creek this year. The workshops also will
provide Mill Creek residents and people from surrounding area neighborhoods
with other survival tips about how pulling together as a neighborhood can save
lives when disaster strikes. If a massive disaster strikes, you and your
family’s best chance of survival is with your neighbors helping neighbors. Map
Your Neighborhood training is one of the best ways to be alerted to the danger
and to learn how to prepare to survive.
For
more information: 425-551-7254 or http://cityofmillcreek.com/mapyourneighborhood
Semi-Annual
Mill Creek Garage Sale
Saturday,
October 7, 2017 8 AM – 5 PM
On the first
Saturday in October, and again the first Saturday in May, the twice a year Mill
Creek Garage Sale happens in every
neighborhood throughout the City of Mill Creek.
Teen Halloween Party
Friday, October 27, 2017 7 PM – 9 PM
Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett
Hwy
Celebrate Halloween at the Mill Creek Library. Play games, get
snacks and compete in costume contest for prizes. Register at www.sno-isle.com/events.
Treats on Main Street
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Mill Creek Town Center along Main Street
Bring the family and trick or treat at participating businesses.
For more information visit www.millcreektowncenter.biz.
Trunk or Treat
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
City Hall North Parking Lot, 15720 Main Street
425-551-7254
City of Mill Creek will co-sponsor with Canyon Creek Church members to
host the Annual Trunk or Treat Event featuring a parking lot full of cars –
whose trunks will be decorated and filled with candy and goodies. Children go
from car to car “trunk-or-treating.” This event provides a safe environment for
children and their families who wish to trick-or-treat. A great community event
for parents to enjoy a little social time, while keeping an eye on their
trick-or-treaters. Children ages 12 and under are invited to join the FUN!
Remember to bring your own bag for collecting candy.
Arts of the Terrace Juried Art Show through October 8, 2017 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
 Terry, Mayor Jerry Smith, City Councilmember Rick Ryan
Enjoy paintings, prints, calligraphy, drawings, miniatures, photography, 3-dimensional and artisans' works by top local and regional artists.
This is one of the best art shows in the region and attracts over 200 guests each year. The Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission and the Friends of the Arts sponsor the Arts of the Terrace at the Mountlake Terrace Library.
Monday-Thursday, 12-6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 12-5 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
- 23300 58th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
- 425-771-7068
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