2006 Snohomish County News
December 26, 2006
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon announced today he is appointing Tom Teigen as the new Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Department Director.
Executive Aaron Reardon has declared a state of emergency in Snohomish County after last night’s wind storm scattered debris throughout the County, led to road surface flooding, and caused 120,000 residents to lose power.
On Monday, December 18 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds the agriculture community will be able to participate in a hands-on biodiesel training and demonstration. Farmers will be educated on the benefits of using biodiesel and biodiesel production. The seminar is funded by a $50,000 grant from the Alcoa Foundation to host four seminars throughout Washington. There will be no charge to attend the presentation, but space is limited.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today announced that the Washington State Department of Community Trade and Economic Development (CTED) has made a conditional commitment to provide $3.5 million in federal HOME funds to aid in the preservation of two adjacent mobile home parks in Lynnwood --The Squire and Kingsbury East.
County Executive Aaron Reardon and the County Council are partnering with local cities on another initiative to preserve farmland. The county was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Washington State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development for a program that takes development pressure off of local farms and concentrates development in existing urban areas.November 21, 2006
Elected officials and community leaders are invited to attend the Countywide Youth Summit on Tuesday, November 28, 2006, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Public Utilities Department (PUD) Auditorium in Everett (2320 California Street). A Community Leader Reception (featuring the musical talents of the Marysville Junior High Marimba Ensemble) and sign-in will begin at 6:30pm.
The Snohomish County Council Monday adopted a 2007 budget that makes key strategic investments in public safety, transportation, and the health and well-being of veterans of the armed services. County Council Chair Kirke Sievers said the council’s adopted budget is about, “commitment to our community, commitment to fiscal integrity, and commitment to solving the issues most important to our citizens."
The Snohomish County Auditor will be accepting applications for a Vehicle/Vessel License Subagency in the Mountlake Terrace area.
November 9, 2006
The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is urging residents and businesses to submit their estimated flood-damage assessments to the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) by next Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006.
November 9, 2006
Addition information for Snohomish County residents affected by the recent flooding.
Snohomish County is offering individuals faced with the aftermath of a flood clean-up, aid in the form of free waste disposal at County transfer stations for water-damaged household goods. These vouchers will be available for pickup at five locations in Snohomish County.
The Snohomish County Council is expected to act Wednesday to provide clean up relief to flooded residents. The Council will approve a voucher system that will allow flood victims to dump their damaged items at county transfer stations for the next 90 days.
The weather service is forecasting severe flooding in all of the Snohomish County major river basins. Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management strongly encourages citizens within the city of Stanwood and low lying areas of Snohomish to self-evacuate.
November 6, 2006
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon has proclaimed a flood emergency in Snohomish County as record rains push the Skykomish and Stilliguamish River flows near 1990 levels.
November 6, 2006
Snohomish County residents are strongly encouraged to heed local weather service warnings regarding flooding on most Snohomish County rivers.
West Stanwood residents in low lying areas are currently being strongly advised to self-evacuate.
Snohomish County residents are asked to heed local weather service warnings regarding flooding on most of the Snohomish County rivers.
Snohomish County residents are asked to heed local weather service warnings regarding flooding on most of the Snohomish County rivers.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will lead a celebration on Thursday, October 26, to praise the collaboration of the County’s Planning and Development Services Department (PDS), Department of Information Services (DIS) and local building contractors for the success of the County’s new online contractor services. The event will also mark the official launch of these new and improved services to the entire building contractor industry.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today announced that construction has begun on the first of 46 new road, parks and surface water management projects as part of a major community infrastructure development initiative to keep ahead of the County’s rapid growth. The 91st Avenue SE walkway safety project in the Lake Stevens area kicks off the three-year, $50 million Community Infrastructure Development Initiative four months earlier than expected.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon delivered a budget for 2007 that speaks to the County’s success in delivering the critical services that citizens expect in an efficient and effective manner. For the third straight year, Executive Reardon has recommended a balanced budget that does not rely on a tax increase.
On Sunday, October 1st, the first 200 Snohomish County resident dogs and cats brought to the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe 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.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon joined more than 225 volunteers who took time off today to help make Jetty Island a more healthy habitat for people, fish and wildlife.
The Snohomish County Diversity Council and Snohomish County Government are pleased to present the 2006 Snohomish County Native American Celebration. This free event is open to the public and will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 28 on the Snohomish County Campus Plaza, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., in downtown Everett.
The Snohomish County Auditor's Office – Licensing Division and Animal Control Services will be closed all day on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 for all staff training. The Election Division and Recording Division will remain open for public service. Marriage licenses will still be available through the Recording Division of the Auditor’s Office.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon announced today the selection of the national airport law firm of Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell to provide legal and regulatory expertise to assist the Mediated Review Determination Panel (MRD) in its role to update the 27 year-old MRD document.
Snohomish County has been awarded a $63,990 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve its Automated Flood Warning System (AFWS).
Executive Reardon is seeking eligible citizen volunteers to serve on the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) who have a strong interest in issues of affordable housing and neighborhood public and community facility improvements in Snohomish County.
The Wanser family receives Snohomish County’s Centennial Farm Award during Opening Day ceremonies at the Evergreen State Fair.
August 21, 2006
The Snohomish County Council today confirmed John Pennington as the Director of the County’s new Department of Emergency Management (DEM).
Snohomish County Performance Auditor Kymber Waltmunson announced today the final result of an eight month performance audit of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) as requested by County Executive Aaron Reardon.
County Executive Aaron Reardon announced that Snohomish County is ranked as one of America’s most technologically-advanced, cutting-edge county governments.
The Snohomish County Council will appoint committees to write the voters’ pamphlet statements in support and opposition to the six proposed charter amendments on the November ballot. The council is seeking applications from individuals who want to write the statements.
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Department releases information pertaining to the ongoing investigation.
County’s purchase development rights (PDR) program to pursue over $850,000 from state and federal programs to protect local farmland.
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Department releases information pertaining to the ongoing investigation.
United States Senator Patty Murray informed Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today that she was successful in securing $2 million for the construction phase of the Granite Falls Alternate Freight Route.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon announced that Steve Pottle has joined Snohomish County as its new Economic Development Manager, effective today, June 18.
The Snohomish County Sheriff's Department releases information pertaining to the ongoing investigation.
Snohomish County, six other local jurisdictions receive a combined $424,500 to retrofit existing diesel vehicles for greater pollution control.
A reminder that summer is not necessarily a pet-friendly time of year…
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today announced the first result of the County’s a new code enforcement and abatement policy.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today received confirmation that Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has upgraded the County’s bond rating outlook from a ‘negative watch’ to ‘stable’.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon today thanked the County Council for passing an ordinance that establishes funding to support the arts in Snohomish County. The approved ordinance creates a unique public/private partnership to fund the arts in Snohomish County.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon praised the County Council for its approval today of Community Infrastructure Development Initiative (CIDI), a proposal that will speed the delivery of 46 needed infrastructure projects while saving taxpayers millions of dollars.
The Snohomish County Council today put a series of important transportation improvements in high gear, approving an ordinance to bond road funds and speed up planned construction. Called the Enhanced Community Infrastructure Development Initiative, it provides funding for over $36 million in projects.
Executive Reardon’s Policies on Transfer Development Rights for Farmers Receives Special Recognition by Governor Chris Gregoire.
The Snohomish County Council recognized the achievement of three local high school teams that won state championships in the spring sports season. The Council passed resolutions of commendation for the Jackson Timberwolves, State 4A baseball champions; the Granite Falls Tigers, State 2A baseball champs; and the Snohomish Panthers State 4A boys’ soccer champions.
June 8, 2006
Governor Chris Gregoire last evening honored Snohomish County for creating a livable community with a Special Recognition as part of the “Smart Communities” Awards. The event, in Tacoma, also marked the 15th anniversary of the state’s Growth Management Act.
June 7, 2006
Pennington, FEMA Director for Homeland Security Region X, to lead Snohomish County’s Department of Emergency Management.
June 2, 2006
Assessor Mails New Property Values
New assessed value notices will be mailed by the Assessor's office June 5th to residential property owners and June 12th to commercial property owners. The new assessed values reflect the Assessor's opinion of the market value of each property as of January 1, 2006.