Stephanie Wright's eNewsletter
Snohomish County Council
3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 609
Everett, Washington 98201
8th floor, Robert J. Drewel Building
Phone: 425-388-3494
Email: Stephanie.Wright@snoco.org
JoshuaThompson, Legislative Aide
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Heritage Park Clean-up
All are welcome to join the annual spring clean-up event at Heritage Park in Lynnwood on Wed, April 6th, from 9am-3pm. Volunteers will spruce up Interurban Car No. 55, the Wickers Building grounds, Playground pit, and general landscaping. There will be opportunities to help with weeding, barking, and hauling with additional volunteer opportunities cleaning windows, floor mopping, and dusting. Please bring your own gloves. All other materials will be provided. To volunteer please complete the Heritage Park Spring Clean Volunteer Sign Up Form.
Heritage Park: 19921 Poplar Way, Lynnwood 98036
Volunteers Sought for Sound Transit Community Oversight Panel
Those passionate about transit and that want to help shape the future of public transportation in the Puget Sound region are invited to join the recently revamped and renamed independent Community Oversight Panel (COP), formerly known as the Citizen Oversight Panel. There are currently eight openings on the 15-member panel comprised of volunteers from King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties. The COP was founded in 1997 with a mission to ensure that Sound Transit succeeds in meeting its commitments to the public by independently monitoring the agency’s performance.
Members are tasked with being knowledgeable about the agency’s actions and plans, reviewing programs, asking hard questions and reporting findings back to the Sound Transit Board of Directors. COP members serve 3-year terms and come from a variety of backgrounds throughout the areas served by ST express bus, commuter rail and light rail services. Members must live or work in the Sound Transit District and commit to attending one meeting a month either in person or virtually from 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.
Interested individuals can find an application here.
Snohomish County released a Draft Affordable Housing and Community Development Plan for more than $6 million in federal grant funds to improve housing options for those in need. The plan includes spending over $6 million in federal grant funds, including: $3,261,716 for affordable housing; $1,152,824 for public facility and infrastructure improvements; $729,120 for service programs; and $866,314 for grant planning and administration. Written comments are welcome and will be accepted until 4 p.m. on April 22,2022. To send in written comments, get additional information, or requestion accommodations, please contact Debra May at debra.may@snoco.org.
A Virtual Public Hearing is scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2022, at 9:00 am.
Where: Join Zoom Meeting
Call-in: 1-253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 977 6536 8923
Passcode: 681804
Learn more about the MRC's accomplishments in 2021 in the recently completed Snohomish County Marine Resources Committee annual report. With all of the climate and development pressures impacting our regional waters, the Snohomish County MRC has completed an extensive list of actions to improve the health of our marine ecosystem for local citizens and the beloved wildlife who depend on it. As you read through the annual report, you’ll see how volunteers, Snohomish County staff, and numerous partners have worked together to complete habitat restoration, marine conservation, and education projects that benefit critical marine wildlife as well as enhancing the quality of life for our community!
 On Saturday, March 12th, the unveiling for a new piece of public art was held at Experience Park, located at 7830 222nd St. S.W. in unincorporated Edmonds. The sculpture was designed to take advantage of daily and seasonal changes in light intensity, character, and direction. Titled “Hope Grows Where Light is Given,” the artwork was created by internationally known architect, sculptor, and designer Tsovinar Muradyan. It began as a large piece of sandstone quarried on Valdes Island, B.C. Muradyan carved a downward-sloping tunnel completely through the sandstone and positioned it to capture natural sunlight and direct it to the work’s focal point, a small bronze seedling seemingly sprouting out of the rock. It is a living work of art that affords visitors the opportunity to experience and be inspired in a host of ways as they interact with it under the full range of lighting and weather conditions.
Looking for a way to make a difference in your community on Earth Day? There are a number of events being hosted around District 3 that are a great opportunity to get out in the fresh air and help improve our natural surroundings.
City of Edmonds will be hosting work parties on Saturday April 23rd from 10am – 12pm at four parks to remove invasive plants and litter, and plant trees. Participants will work under the leadership of city staff and Sound Salmon Solutions’ volunteer Edmonds Stewards.
Learn more and register.
City of Lynnwood will be hosting a Earth Day Drive-Thru Event on April 23rd from 9am-12pm at the Lynnwood Operations & Maintenance Center, 20525 60th Ave W, Lynnwood 98036. Available services include: a Shred Truck, free compost available for pick up, and Rain Barrels for those who have ordered in advance. Pre-sale will begin on April 11th. Price is $55 + tax
Learn more and register.
Saturday, April 23rd from 11am-4pm, the Lynnwood Police Dept. is hosting a free event designed exclusively for families with children on the Autism Spectrum. People and families with ASD utilize 911 and emergency services just like anyone else, and the goal is to make them more familiar and feel safer around police officers before there is an emergency. This event will allow for interactions within a sensory-inclusive environment, while having fun and getting to know each other.
How it works: there will be seven different stations for your families to rotate through. Inside, you’ll learn about pedestrian safety, fingerprinting, police robots, and what’s on a police vest. Outside, you’ll get to meet K9 Chase (from a distance), see what’s inside patrol vehicles, and watch a drone in action. You will register for an hour block of time, and your time at each station will be approximately 10 minutes. Children will be given a goody bag at the start of the event and collect items at each station to take home at the end of the day. Fresh fruit and other healthy snacks will be provided.
Some children are sensitive to loud noises and flashing lights, so two time slots are designated during which there will be no operation of any lights, sirens, or equipment. Those blocks are indicated on the registration form. A SNO911 dispatcher with two children on the Autism Spectrum will be providing information and helping interested families sign-up for Smart911. A Lynnwood patrol officer will be available to answer questions about responding to your calls.
Licensed behavior health professionals are helping create an environment in which families feels safe and welcome. There is even a “quiet room” inside the church facility for those needing to step away from the action. Remember, you can skip any station that doesn’t work for your family!
The Snohomish County Health District is working with partners to expand the availability of at-home COVID test kits, but there a few resources out there that are available to the public right now.
- Order up to 5 free tests per household via the WA State Department of Health
- Order 4 free tests per residential household via the U.S. Postal Service.
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Tests may be in limited supply, but are available to purchase at pharmacies, drug stores and some big box stores.
To report any positive results from an at-home test kit, people can use the WANotify App or contact the Department of Health Covid-19 hotline at 1-800-525-0127.
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