2004 Snohomish County News
December 28, 2004
Statement by Snohomish County Council Chair John Koster on the Governor’s Imposition of Growth Management Sanctions
December 20, 2004
Civil Rights leader Morris Dees, of The Southern Poverty Law Center, will be the keynote speaker at the 2005 Snohomish County Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Celebration.
December 2, 2004
A measure to regulate motorized foot scooters has been unanimously approved by the Snohomish County Council, a direct result of multiple complaints from constituents across the county.
November 23, 2004
The Snohomish County Council today unanimously passed a balanced 2005 budget making key investments in public safety, transportation, community ball fields, and tightening financial controls on government.
November 23, 2004
Snohomish County and the City of Marysville are withdrawing from further negotiations on a proposed motor speedway in north Snohomish County.
November 18, 2004
The Snohomish County Council has reaffirmed support of ordinance changes that would allow for recreational use of idle agricultural land.
November 8, 2004
More than 300 local farmers and business owners expected to attend agriculture summit Thursday, November 18 in Monroe.
November 3, 2004
In recognition of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, November 7-13, 2004, Snohomish County Council passes Resolution 04-027 proclaiming “Animal Shelter Appreciation Week in Snohomish County.”
November 1, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will outline his 2005 budget during a 7 p.m. meeting at the Lake Stevens High School library in Lake Stevens. The meeting will be the fifth such session Executive Reardon has scheduled around the County.
October 29, 2004
Citizens are invited to hear representatives from Cities, Tribes and County Planning Commissions discuss policies and mitigation strategies for the Planning & Development Services Department (PDS) Preferred Alternative Future Land Use Map in a series of four area-specific workshops.
October 19, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will outline his 2005 budget during a 7 p.m. meeting at the Quil Ceda Village Conference Center in Marysville.
October 18, 2004
Motorists and pedestrians in the Paine Field area are advised to use caution at the intersection of Beverly Park Road and 121st Street SW, Snohomish County Public Works advised today.
October 18, 2004
Eligible citizens who have not yet registered to vote but wish to participate in the upcoming presidential, state and local elections must register today and must register in person at one of five authorized sites.
October 17, 2004
Thurston County Superior Court on Friday upheld two major growth management decisions by the Snohomish County Council. The Court overruled an appeal initiated by Governor Gary Locke and upheld the council action in adopting new comprehensive plan policies to guide the growth of urban areas and allow churches to hook up to existing sewer lines.
October 14, 2004
Executive Aaron Reardon will outline his 2005 budget during a 7 p.m. meeting in the Library of Henry M. Jackson High School in Mill Creek. The meeting will be the third such session Executive Reardon has scheduled around the County.
October 13, 2004
Executive Reardon will host a series of town hall meetings to discuss the proposed 2005 budget.
October 13, 2004
Executive Aaron Reardon will outline his 2005 budget during a 7 p.m. meeting at Edmonds Community College, Room 105 in Brier Hall. The meeting will be the second such session Executive Reardon has scheduled around the County.
October 13, 2004
Sharing your opinion on the 2005 Snohomish County budget is now just a mouse click away. For the first time, the County Council will use the world wide web to take official testimony. In addition, those who like their politics up close and personal can meet the council, hear about the budget, and provide their testimony at three night time community meetings. You may submit budget testimony here.
September 30, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today presented a Priority-based 2005 budget that stresses protection, prevention and preparation for the future even as it closes a multi-million dollar budget gap.
More information is available on the County Executive home page.
Citizens are invited to catch a glimpse of the future as County planners present the Preferred Future Land Use Map at Open Houses in North and South County.
September 29, 2004
On Sunday, October 10th, Snohomish County truly goes to the dogs (and cats too); particularly for those whose owners would rather not lose them. The first 200 Snohomish County resident dogs and cats brought to the Everett Animal Shelter starting at 10 a.m. will receive free microchip implants identifying the pet’s owner’s name and contact information, ensuring that a lost animal gets a quick ride home, instead of a trip to the local animal shelter.
September 29, 2004
The Snohomish County Auditor’s Office – Licensing Division will be closed on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 for staff training. The Election Division and Recording Division will remain open for public service and access.
September 27, 2004
A site in Snohomish County, WA has been selected as the preferred location in the Pacific Northwest for a premier motorsports speedway and family recreation area, according to an announcement today by Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and Marysville Mayor Dennis Kendall.
September 24, 2004
Snohomish County Public Works will close Lundeen Park Way to all traffic between 12th and 15th Streets NE starting at 7 a.m., Monday, October 4. The two-week closure is necessary while crews install large, underground stormwater detention pipes.
September 20, 2004
A measure to regulate motorized foot scooters was introduced today to the Snohomish County Council at a regular meeting of the Law & Justice Committee. The ordinance is the direct result of multiple complaints from constituents across the county.
Snohomish County will hold a community meeting September 22 to unveil revised plans for a salmon habitat restoration project in the Snohomish River Confluence Reach Area and to gather additional community input for future restoration projects.
The Snohomish County Council recognized five Olympic athletes from the area at its meeting on Wednesday. The council passed a resolution honoring the efforts of Brett McClure of Mill Creek, Camano Island resident Greg Ruckman, Marysville native Jarred Rome, Sarah Jones, who grew up in Stanwood, and Yung Chi Chen of Taiwan who plays for the Everett Aqua Sox.
August 27, 2004
New traffic safety signs clarify driving restrictions in school zones
New traffic safety signs will make driving less confusing this year in the Marysville and Lake Stevens School Districts. Snohomish County Public Works is replacing the existing “time zone” plaques at 28 locations in those areas so they will be consistent with signage in other jurisdictions around the County.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today issued an executive order aimed at carrying out recommendations in A Blueprint for the Economic Future of Snohomish County.
August 24, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today introduced a measure aimed at giving judges greater latitude in confining prisoners, which could reduce pressure on the County’s overcrowded jail.
August 20, 2004
Snohomish County has made it easier to do business with Snohomish County. Vendors seeking to register with Snohomish County’s Purchasing Division now have a more streamlined method to do so with the implementation this week of an internet application that offers online self-registration.
August 20, 2004
With County facing $13 million deficit, let’s not make it any easier to spend, Reardon says.
August 19, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today released A Blueprint for the Economic Future of Snohomish County, pledging to work quickly to enact specific recommendations included in the final report by his Citizens Cabinet on Economic Development.
August 18, 2004
The Snohomish County Council approved today a request for qualifications (RFQ) for speaker and outreach service for illegal drug house and related criminal activity including auto theft as part of its ongoing war on meth.
August 13, 2004
Larger produce stands, farmers markets, processing facilities, social events expand economic options for family farmers.
August 13, 2004
As Snohomish County arts, cultural and heritage groups celebrated the creation of a new Snohomish County Arts Commission, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today called for volunteers to serve on the seven-member board.
August 11, 2004
The Snohomish County Council approved unanimously today a measure by Councilman Jeff Sax to capture salary savings resulting from vacancies in county general fund departments.
The Snohomish County Council approved unanimously today a measure by Councilman Jeff Sax to establish as a priority expenditure of Real Estate Excise Tax (REET)* dollars towards road and bridge improvements.
August 3, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and King County Executive Ron Sims, along with members of the local agricultural community, will celebrate the local harvest on Thursday, August 5. The two executives will also announce this year’s “Puget Sound Fresh Partners”
The scene was idyllic--lavender fields, grazing cows, blue skies--when a group of prominent Snohomish County farmers gathered July 29 to drink Lavender lemonade and tell County and State officials their concerns and hopes for local agriculture. A couple of those concerns were clearly visible from Lavender Hills Farm in Marysville in the form of abandoned dairy farms and encroaching housing developments.
Snohomish County will hold a public meeting August 17 to seek community opinion on a group of projects under consideration to restore salmon habitat and natural river processes in the Snohomish River Confluence Reach Area.
On Tuesday, August 3, 2004, the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office will join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the annual National Night Out Against Crime (NNO) celebration. National Night Out is in its 20th year with millions of citizens across America participating in this crime prevention awareness program.
A highly regarded former Snohomish County Council member will chair an advisory committee aimed at providing answers to questions about a proposed NASCAR speedway in the Marysville-Arlington area.
John Garner, formerly Marysville City Administrator.
Snohomish County Executive to be joined by Councilmember Gossett at kick-off to bring additional ballfields, trails and recreational amenities to fast-growing area Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the Willis D. Tucker Community Park that will bring needed ball fields, trails and additional recreational amenities to the fast growing Cathcart area.
July 22, 2004
[Washington, D.C.] Councilman Jeff Sax testified this morning on the Wild Sky wilderness bill at a House Resources Committee hearing chaired by Chairman Richard Pombo (R-CA) and Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.), Chairman of Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. The Wild Sky bill, H.R. 822, is sponsored by Congressman Rick Larsen (D-Everett) and encompasses some 106,000 acres, much of it in Councilman Sax’s district.
July 22, 2004
County Receives National Award for Recycling Program
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has awarded Snohomish County’s Electronics Recycling Program and Take it Back Network with a 2004 NACo Achievement Award in the Environmental Protection and Energy Category. The award was presented to Councilmember Gary Nelson in a ceremony held July 18th in Arizona.
July 16, 2004
Councilman Jeff Sax was asked to weigh in on the Wild Sky bill at a House Natural Resources Committee by Congressman Greg Walden, Chairman of Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health. Sax will appear at 11:00 AM EDT on Thursday, July 22nd before the committee to offer his testimony on the Wild Sky bill, HR 822, sponsored by Congressman Rick Larsen.
July 14, 2004
The Snohomish County Council has reaffirmed its two-year support of Senator Dave Schmidt, Representative Dan Kristiansen and former Senator Aaron Reardon’s bill that would allow for recreational use of idle agricultural land.
July 9, 2004
Judge French Memorial to be held Monday 7/12, 5pm
North Court Plaza, Wall & Rockefeller, Everett
July 8, 2004
County Executive Reardon praises Department of Information Services for high survey ranking; promises even more in coming year
Snohomish County is one of America’s most technologically-advanced, cutting-edge county governments. The Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties announced that Snohomish County is ranked sixth nationally in its prestigious 2004 Digital Counties Survey.
July 7, 2004
The Snohomish County Council took quick action this morning to insure the county remains on a sound financial basis. The council unanimously passed a motion declaring financial stability as a high priority for county government and requested the county executive develop a plan to restore the fund balance to 11%. The fund balance is essentially the government’s savings account.
July 6, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has launched phase two of SnoStat, a system aimed at giving citizens on-line access to the same data on which County officials base their decisions.
July 1, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has released a five-year financial forecast that shows the County falling deeply in the red - nearly $40 million by 2009 - unless action is taken to balance the 2005 budget and stabilize budgeting over the long-term.
June 28, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon called the decision by a major biotech company to build a manufacturing facility here a coup for the County's on-going economic development efforts.
June 25, 2004
The Snohomish County Council and Planning Commission invite residents to join them at their joint meeting on Tuesday June 29, from 5-10 p.m. at the Everett Station, Fourth Floor Meeting Room, 3201 Smith Avenue. At 5:00 p.m. there will be an informational open house for the public, with the joint meeting starting at 6:30 p.m.
June 18, 2004
Citizens, tribes and interested agencies are invited to attend a public meeting on Wednesday, June 30 to discuss progress on the Granite Falls Alternate Route (GFAR). The meeting will be held from 7-9pm in the Granite Falls Community Center, 101 East Pioneer.
June 17, 2004
Too many families today have trouble paying their medical bills. Snohomish County Councilmember Dave Gossett thinks he may have found a way to help.
June 14, 2004
Assessor Mails Notices of New Property Values for 2005 Taxes
Change of value notices mailed on Monday by the Assessor’s office to Snohomish County property owners will reveal the new assessed values as of January 1, 2004 for taxes payable in 2005. Over 250,000 real property parcels were reviewed and revalued, although some properties remained the same. This is the first year for annual revaluations in Snohomish County, which was previously on a 4-year revaluation cycle.
June 14, 2004
Public Works looking to consolidate, relocate to Cathcart Landfill property: Snohomish County Public Works will host a public meeting on Tuesday, June 22 to discuss the proposed Public Works Maintenance Center. The meeting will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Horseshoe Grange Hall at 16428 Broadway, east of SR 9 in the Cathcart area. Residents will have a chance to hear more about the proposed Maintenance Center; look at maps, graphics and other displays; and discuss the project with County staff.
June 10, 2004
Snohomish County citizens and employees are invited to attend a ceremony commemorating the life of President Ronald Reagan at noon on Friday June 11th . The ceremony, on the plaza on the Wall Street side of the county courthouse, will include a moment of silence for the former President, remembrances by three county elected officials, and patriotic hymns by the Overman Family Singers.
June 9, 2004
Citizens are invited join their neighbors at a workshop to participate in a mapping exercise that will lay out their common vision of Snohomish County in 2025.
June 8, 2004
Snohomish County will mark the life of President Ronald Reagan with two events this week. On Wednesday June 9 at 9:00 a.m., the county council will pass a joint resolution with the executive to declare a Day of Mourning in the county. May 28, 2004.
May 28, 2004
Snohomish County will hold an additional public hearing June 8 to give North County residents a third opportunity to submit comments on the Comprehensive Plan 10 Year Update Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).
May 28, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is hosting his inaugural Community Council, opening a dialogue on such issues as economic opportunities, violence and domestic abuse, race relations/diversity and housing.
May 21, 2004
Snohomish County Executive vetoes ordinance that strips citizens’ and cities’ role in Snohomish County Tomorrow.
May 14, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and Tulalip Tribes Chairman Stanley G. Jones, Sr., will sign a “memorandum of understanding” committing them to cooperate on a host of social, economic, health and educational issues.
May 14, 2004
Snohomish County Public Works is starting construction in late May on the Lundeen Park Way Extension project northwest of Lake Stevens. This roadway is the final link in a long-planned traffic improvement program designed to help provide improved circulation of vehicles and pedestrians in the area.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will be in Edmonds and South Snohomish County on Monday, May 17 to host his fifth “Community Conversation.” The meeting’s aim is to give citizens a chance to give input to Reardon on how they would prioritize County spending. Under its worst-case budget scenario, the County must close a $16.6 million general fund deficit in 2005.
May 7, 2004
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a truck in reference to the homicide that occurred on May 6th, east of Snohomish.
May 6, 2004
Snohomish County Executive praises U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen for amendment recognizing social, economic and community needs of military personnel.
May 6, 2004
Sheriff Rick Bart is looking for citizens to join his Volunteer Unit. The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Unit is comprised of fifty-five dedicated volunteers. The program provides citizens with excellent opportunities to assist their neighbors and the community throughout Snohomish County.
May 4, 2004
Signals to use new technology at two south county locations
Flashing yellow arrows are ‘better way’ to make busy intersections safer.
April 28, 2004
It was a dark and stormy night for the Snohomish County Road Maintenance crews in the wake of Tuesday afternoon's surprise windstorm.
April 28, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will be in Stanwood on Tuesday, May 4 to host his fourth “Community Conversation.” The meeting’s aim is to give North Snohomish County citizens a chance to tell Reardon how they would prioritize County spending. Under its worst-case budget scenario, the County must close a $16.6 million deficit in 2005.
April 28, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today lauded citizens for passage of maintenance and operations levies in the Arlington, Lakewood and Monroe school districts. Reardon also saluted the dramatic overtime win by the Everett Silvertips over the Kelowna Rockets.
April 26, 2004
County Executive Aaron Reardon will host the third "Community Conversation" this Thursday in Mountlake Terrace. The conversation is aimed at giving citizens an opportunity to tell Reardon how they would prioritzie County spending. The County must close a $16.6 million deficit in 2005.
April 21, 2004
Council authorizes appeal of Island Crossing decision
The Snohomish County Council voted 3-1 today to authorize an appeal of a March 22 decision by the Growth Management Hearings Board (GMHB) on Island Crossing.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is convening the third meeting of his Citizens Cabinet, a 19-member group that will write an economic development plan for the county.
April 20, 2004
Public comments about how best to grow the local economy are being collected by County Executive Aaron Reardon's Citizens Cabinet, a 19-member group he convened to develop an economic development action plan for the county.
April 19, 2004
Snohomish County Public Works will start construction this year on 44 stormwater drainage improvement projects, 17 of which are funded by Surface Water Management (SWM) fees within the Southwest Urban Growth Area (SWUGA).
April 19, 2004
County Executive Aaron Reardon will host the second "Community Conversation" this Thursday in Lake Stevens. The conversation is aimed at giving citizens an opportunity to tell Reardon how they would prioritize County spending. The County must close a $16.6 million deficit in 2005.
April 14, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is hosting his first "Community Conversation" this Thursday in Everett. The conversation is aimed at giving citizens an opportunity to tell Reardon how they would prioritize County spending.
April 13, 2004
Marysville Mayor Dennis Kendall and Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon unveiled a "conceptual proposal" to bring a NASCAR track to North Snohomish County.
April 13, 2004
Statement of Snohomish County Council member John Koster on the joint proposal for location of a NASCAR track in Snohomish County.
April 9, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today announced that he will host a series of "Community Conversations" - one in each Snohomish County Council District - where citizens' views on priority-based budgeting will be instantly collected and tabulated.
April 7, 2004
Figure has remained stable for past decade; County revenues slow in tandem with personal incomes as unemployment high.
April 7, 2004
All three of County Executive’s key initiatives well underway; administration also moving in economic development, law and justice, and land use arenas
With Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon nearing the end of his first 100 days in office, he took time before the South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday to highlight progress made by his administration in several areas.
April 6, 2004
Proposed River Improvement Fund to purchase threatened homes
April 5, 2004
$1million + Identified in Potential Savings
April 2, 2004
The Snohomish County Council held its first public meeting today on priority based budgeting. Presenters included State Auditor Brian Sonntag and Bob Williams of the Evergreen Freedom Foundation.
April 2, 2004
As first 100 days of administration come to an end, answer will help shape direction of critical budget decisions.
April 1, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will help launch Deaconess Children’s Services Blue Ribbon Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse.
In aftermath of Arlington cross burning, Snohomish County Executive calls for dialog on race, domestic violence, housing and employment.
March 30, 2004
The Snohomish County Council will be joined by Pastor Jason Martin on
Wednesday morning as the Council declares Brotherhood Days in Snohomish
County. The resolution follows the cross burning incident on the lawn of Pastor
Martin’s home in Arlington last week.
March 29, 2004
More than 40 mayors, police chiefs, city council members, judges, city administrators and others from across Snohomish County have indicated they will attend the inaugural session.
March 25, 2004
Stakeholders to Discuss Highway 9 Casino & Restaurant
March 25, 2004
County Executive announces Community Council to establish a dialogue on diversity and trust.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will convene the second meeting of his Citizens Cabinet, a 19-member group that will write an economic development action plan for the County.
March 19, 2004
Lower Income Seniors and Disabled Persons May Qualify for Reduction in Property Taxes
Snohomish County Assessor Cindy Portmann says, "I want to remind lower income senior citizens and disabled persons that they may qualify for a reduction in their 2004 property taxes on their primary residence."
March 18, 2004
Snohomish County Executive makes friendly wager with Mayor of Spokane;
Silvertips will beat the Chiefs!
March 16, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today lauded Snohomish County Council members for giving their bi-partisan support to his plan to create a priority-based budget for 2005.
March 15, 2004
King County Executive Ron Sims and Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today jointly announced a new recognition program for regional grocers and restaurateurs who actively support local farms by buying and offering local farm products to consumers.
March 15, 2004
The Snohomish County Council today unanimously appointed Jeffery Goodwin to a vacant judgeship in the South Division of Snohomish County Superior Court.
Snohomish County Council Chair John Koster today announced the first public steps in implementing a new way of budgeting for Snohomish County.
March 10, 2004
A budget control initiative implemented by the Snohomish County Council last year gave taxpayers a nearly $1 million savings today.
March 9, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon announced today that a high-ranking planning official will serve as the local agriculture community’s point-of-contact within County government.
March 8, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will announce the appointment of his new Agriculture Coordinator Tuesday afternoon in Monroe.
March 8, 2004
The Snohomish County Council has unanimously endorsed an effort to name Highway 2 between Monroe and Stevens Pass as a Highway Traffic Safety Corridor. In addition, the Council pledged its support to the effort by cities along Highway 2 to get federal funding for safety improvements.
March 8, 2004
Executive says alliance with cities will promote efficiencies, cut costs in criminal justice system for benefit of all.
March 5, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today appointed Gary Strannigan to serve on the County’s Performance Audit Committee.
February 27, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today announced that he will nominate Jack Start, a Mill Creek City Council member and a former Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco executive, to serve on the Sound Transit Board of Directors.
February 25, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is convening the first meeting of his Citizens Cabinet, a 19-member group that will write an economic development action plan for the County.
February 25, 2004
The Snohomish County Council today made permanent a prosecuting attorney position that helps seize the property of drug dealers. The proceeds from the sale of the property are then used in the county’s fight against methamphetamine and other drugs.
February 18, 2004
Snohomish County is poised to speed up the sale of homes and property seized from drug dealers and to make certain it gets the best price possible on the property. The Snohomish County Council today made changes to the county’s law dealing with the sale of seized property that will help it in the battle on methamphetamine and other drugs.
February 12, 2004
Snohomish County Surface Water Management has been studying the problem of flooding associated with hillside runoff from new development along a section of Sunnyside Boulevard. The findings of a feasibility study will be presented at a public meeting on Monday Feb. 23rd, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Sunnyside Elementary School library, 3703 Sunnyside Boulevard in Marysville.
February 11, 2004
The Snohomish County Council on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 unanimously approved a motion authorizing the renewal of a contract with the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) in Lynnwood to provide animal sheltering services for stray pets in unincorporated south Snohomish County.
February 11, 2003
The Snohomish County Council has unanimously approved new regulations to govern the siting of essential public facilities in the county. The action by the council brings the county into compliance with a Growth Management Hearings Board decision regarding its process for siting essential facilities...
February 9, 2003
Responsibilities include priorities-based budget initiative, SnoStat and economic development…Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today announced the appointment of Martha Robins as Executive Office Administrator.
February 6, 2004
The following is the text of the resolution declaring February 6 as Ronald Reagan Day in Snohomish County. The resolution was passed on a 3-2 vote of the county council on Wednesday, February 4, 2004.
February 6, 2004
Snohomish County residents with knowledge of property values are invited to submit their nominations for appointment to the county’s Board of Equalization. Nominations are due by Feb. 27. The Board of Equalization reviews appeals to assessed valuation of real and personal property. Currently, the board reviews 500 to 1,000 appeals annually and the time commitment is about one full day per month.
February 3, 2004
The Snohomish County Council is taking applications for appointment to a vacant seat on the Snohomish County District Court, South Electoral District. The judgeship is vacant due to the recent appointment of Judge Stephen Dwyer to the Superior Court bench. To remain in office the applicant must stand for election in the next general election held in November, 2004.
February 3, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson will travel to Washington, D.C., this week for a series of meetings updating the state’s Congressional delegation, civilian Pentagon officials and ranking U.S. Navy officers on Naval Station Everett.
February 2, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today asked for volunteers to fill four vacancies on Sound Transit’s Citizen Oversight Panel. “Citizens involvement is critical to Sound Transit’s success, particularly in the area of oversight,” Reardon said. “Snohomish County needs quality representatives on this panel – particularly with Sound Transit about to initiate planning for a second phase of high-capacity transit development.”
January 29, 2004
County Executive Aaron Reardon has announced the appointment of Max Albert to represent the Stillaguamish Flood Control District for a second term on the Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board.
January 29, 2004
County project designed to improve safety and traffic flow north of Marysville
Snohomish County Public Works invites residents to attend an open house on Tuesday, February 10 to learn about preliminary design plans for improving two intersections north of Marysville. The event will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room of Marysville Fire Station #62, 10701 51st Avenue NE.
Jan. 28, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today outlined new initiatives to break old political habits, setting the foundation for his administration’s first year and beyond. In his “State of the County” address to the Snohomish County Council, Reardon challenged County government to foster change by using:
• A priorities-based budget initiative that focuses on results, not a spending level set by the previous year’s budget;
• SnoStat, a data-driven accountability system – accessible to citizens on the Internet – that will allow the County to constantly measure the performance, and benchmark the progress of its departments; and,
• A business plan that will be institutionalized within County codes so the government’s regulatory climate can be constantly measured.
Jan. 28, 2004
Reardon calls on Biotech executive and Washington State University regent to chair group chosen to craft business plan, assist with budget...
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today introduced his Citizens Cabinet, a 14-member group whose task is to craft a new county business plan. The Cabinet, whose co-chairs were announced this morning during Reardon’s speech before the Snohomish County Council, is drawn from a wide spectrum of the county’s manufacturing, agricultural, small business, educational, legal and bio-technology sectors.
Jan. 23, 2004
The Snohomish County DUI/Traffic Safety Task Force is accepting nominations for their Annual Awards Ceremony that will be held on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Everett PUD Auditorium. If you know of someone who has made a traffic safety achievement in 2003 in Snohomish County, please call ...
Jan. 22, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today urged citizens to take advantage of the county’s newly expanded e-mail alerts and bulletins system, both because it can better connect them to the county’s user-friendly web portal and because it is a less costly, more efficient form of communication.
Jan. 20, 2004
Motorists are advised that the speed limit will increase January 23, 2004, on Cathcart Way, the newly opened extension of Puget Park Drive that connects 132nd Street SE (SR 96) with State Route 9.
Jan. 20, 2004
The Snohomish County Council has withdrawn its appeal of the adequacy of the Environmental Impact Statement on the Brightwater Sewage Treatment Plant. The Council voted 3-1 this morning to drop its appeal.
Jan. 12, 2004
County residents who have concerns, interest in, or information about known natural hazards such as floods, earthquake, landslides, or wildfires, are being asked to bring their knowledge or experience to the County’s attention at either of two public meetings: Tuesday, January 27th and Thursday, January 29th.
Jan. 9, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today announced the appointment of a new Director of Planning and Development Services: Craig Ladiser, who headed a similar department for the City of Seattle over the past decade.
Jan. 6, 2004
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is asking neighboring King County to expand its Regional Water Quality Committee to include a voting member from Snohomish County.
Jan. 5, 2004
Aaron Reardon, an Everett native whose work on economic development issues and government accountability has won praise both within the state and nationally, was sworn in as Snohomish County Executive in a ceremony this morning.