May 2025
Hello from Lynnwood City Hall!
As the Mayor of our fantastic city, one of the most rewarding aspects of my role is the opportunity to connect with each of you. I value my time with community members, listening to your ideas, and discussing how we can enhance our city together.
Many of the best ideas come from you—those who live and work here every day. I want to foster open dialogue between us, whether at engaging community events or in the welcoming environment of City Hall. Your perspectives matter greatly to me, and I encourage you to share your thoughts, concerns, or suggestions.
Please connect with me so we can discuss how we can collaborate to make this city an even better place for everyone.
You can schedule an appointment by visiting us online at www.LynnwoodWA.gov/MayorFrizzell or by contacting my office at 425-670-5001.
Thank you all for being a part of our Lynnwood community. Be well, be kind, and I hope to see you at our summer events!
Mayor Christine Frizzell
Development and Business Services
BMW of Lynnwood Grand Opening at its new location
On May 19, the new BMW of Lynnwood sales building officially opened. The new 20,000 square foot facility is located at 18700 Highway 99. In addition, the adjacent BMW Service Building is in a final completion stage.
Hwy 99 Pre-Design Study
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has initiated a study to develop improvement options along Highway 99 from Lynnwood north into unincorporated Snohomish County at Lincoln Way. The purpose of this study is to develop improvement options for safe and convenient connections for multiple modes of transportation including pedestrians, biking, rolling and transit. WSDOT will provide information on this study to the Lynnwood City Council at the Work Session on July 21, 2025.
Sound Transit to begin testing for 4-minute light rail service
On Friday, June 13, Sound Transit tested four-minute train headways. This testing is for future 4-minute service of the ST 1 and 2 Lines between the Lynnwood City Center Station and the International District/Chinatown Station. This is a milestone toward the connection and expansion of right rail service between Lynnwood and Redmond expected to begin in the first half of 2026.
Executive
Thank you for making the Community Open House a Success! We want to send a special thank you to everyone who attended our Community Open House on Tuesday, May 6th! Nearly 300 community members of all ages joined us to learn about all the exciting things happening in our city. Our partners from Sno-Isle Libraries and South County Fire also joined us for this successful event! We can't wait to host it again next year!
New DEI Commission Initiative: Community Partner Sponsorship Program
The DEI Commission has proudly announced the launch of its inaugural Community Partner Sponsorship Program! This program provides financial support of up to $1,000 for local community events, projects, and initiatives that enhance engagement and outreach within Lynnwood's diverse population.
Funded projects must align with the City of Lynnwood Strategic Plan's vision of creating a diverse, welcoming, equitable, and livable community. Additionally, selected initiatives should advance the City's commitment to building and sustaining collaborative partnerships throughout the community.
Through this sponsorship program, the DEI Commission aims to strengthen connections across Lynnwood's varied neighborhoods while supporting the local community organizations that make our city more inclusive and connected.
Click here to learn more and apply.
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Human Resources
Providing Local High School Students With Summer Internship Opportunities
The City of Lynnwood Human Resources Department is excited to partner with the Edmonds School District to provide high school students with internship opportunities this summer. Ten students will intern with various City departments, such as Public Works, Development & Business Services, Information Technology, and Police, to learn more about public service functions and gain foundational skills and knowledge to develop their career focus.
The Edmonds School District Foundation fully funds paid internships for these students. This is the City of Lynnwood’s second year participating in this partnership program, in which an Edmonds School District high school student is provided an internship for a department that aligns with the field they would like to pursue.
In February 2025, the City’s Doug Raiford invited the Edmonds School District’s program manager to speak at our staff Lynnwood Employees Embracing Diversity (LEED) meeting. This helped increase departmental interest and triple student participation this year!
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
May was a record-breaking month for the golf course, with new highs achieved in green fee revenue, food and beverage sales, and cart rentals. It was rewarding to see the recent course improvements in person and to witness how these enhancements are contributing to increased customer satisfaction.
Honoring the Fallen at Memorial Day Event
On Sunday, May 26, the City of Lynnwood, in partnership with VFW Post 1040, proudly honored our nation’s heroes during a heartfelt Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park.
The ceremony featured a moving program that included patriotic music, the laying of a commemorative wreath, and a solemn rifle salute performed by the VFW Post 1040 Honor Guard—a tribute to the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Attendees heard powerful remarks from VFW Past Post Commander and U.S. Navy Veteran John Beam, City of Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell, and U.S. Air Force Veteran Phillip Villa. Each speaker shared meaningful reflections on the significance of Memorial Day and the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by our service members. We extend our sincere thanks to VFW Post 1040 and all those who participated and attended. Together, we remembered, honored, and celebrated the courage and legacy of our fallen heroes.
Let's Celebrate at Celebrate!
Mark Your Calendars for Celebrate! – Lynnwood’s Kickoff to Summer
Join us on Friday, June 27th from 6:00–9:00 PM at the Alderwood Mall Terraces for Celebrate!, the City of Lynnwood’s signature summer kickoff event.
Enjoy an evening of live music from three incredible bands, delicious bites from local food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and the chance to connect with community businesses and organizations.
Bring your friends and family—it’s the perfect way to welcome summer in Lynnwood!
New Art Installation at Rec Center
Be sure to check out the newest art gallery installation at the Lynnwood Recreation Center
This exhibit features 9th grader Evelyn Wu and runs from May 14 – July 14, 2025
https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Play-Lynnwood/Arts-Culture-and-Heritage/Art-Exhibits
DSHS Mobile Outreach
Throughout May, Human Services has continued its longstanding partnerships serving Lynnwood residents, including DSHS mobile outreach at the library as well as sponsoring blood pressure self-monitoring stations at the senior center. Human Services is now looking ahead to summer and will be hosting this year’s Meet Me At the Park events in July and August.
Healthy Communities Upcoming Events/Programs/Important Dates
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Juneteenth – Partnered Event with Project Girl
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Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Cedar Valley Community School Gym & Playfields, 19200 56th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA
2025 DSHS Mobile Outreach In partnership with the Human Services Program, DSHS will be providing services including voter registration, benefits enrollment such as SNAP and TANF, social service resources, ID renewal vouchers, immigrant/refugee services and more!
South Lynnwood Park Stewardship Event
- Saturday, June 21
- 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- South Lynnwood Park
- Sign up for updates on ongoing events HERE
Lynnwood Artists Show Reception
Come enjoy an evening with local Lynnwood artists, light refreshments, and vote for your favorite art on exhibit at City Hall. Two people's choice awards of $200 each will be given by the Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Foundation.
- Thursday, June 26
- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Lynnwood City Hall
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Another Safety Award for the Aquatics Team!
The Lynnwood Recreation Center is proud to receive yet another prestigious American Red Cross Safety Proud Top Training Provider Award, a testament to our consistent commitment to top-tier safety training. Our program is nationally recognized, attracting participants from across the U.S. who travel here to learn from the best. Whether you're starting your safety journey or advancing your skills, there's a reason the nation attends classes at Lynnwood.
Park Operations & Maintenance Division Update
As summer approaches there is a lot of work to do to get the park ready. Staff has been out planting the seasonal floral beds located at the Civic Campus and entryways to the City. You can expect to see a great variety of flowers and colors in used to beautify these areas.
Scriber Lake Park is back open (see below), and we have seen the return of our park patrons. Everyone is really excited about the improvements to the trail and the coming signage.
Planting has begun at the Lynnwood Community Garden! There are a total of 37 gardening boxes to accommodate people of all ages and abilities. The garden is located at the east side of the Senior Center.
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Police
Coffee with a Cop
On May 7th, our Community Health and Safety Officers and Crime Prevention Specialists visited the residents at Scriber Gardens. The staff offered a red-carpet welcome for LPD with coffee and baked goods. The residents received valuable tips on protecting themselves from fraud and scams. We enjoy spending time with our community members and sharing knowledge about crime prevention tactics.
“Paint The Town” Graffiti Clean-Up
On May 10th, some of our amazing Lynnwood PD volunteers painted over 7,600 square feet of fence that had been vandalized. A huge thank you to Lowe’s not only for providing all the necessary supplies but also for having their staff help paint alongside our volunteers.
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School Visits
On May 27th, the kids at Trinity Lutheran Preschool had the chance to see an exciting K9 demonstration from Sgt. Zacharia and K9 Rico. The preschoolers were in awe as they watched K9 Rico in action. That afternoon, the Community Health and Safety Officers visited Lynnwood Elementary. The students had the opportunity to ask the Officers questions and explore the police cars.
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Public Works
 Safety Drill at Wastewater Treatment Plant
This month our Safety Officer ran a safety drill with our Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) staff and South County Fire (SCF). The training was a success and learning opportunity for both the WWTP crew and SCF crew. We staged a hazmat & person-down all-in-one scenario and we all found several areas for improvement. SCF was very impressed with our staff’s knowledge and ability to communicate the different complexities of the plant. We are pleased to share with our community the great efforts and relationship between our two organizations and how we are working together to keep our community safe.
For questions regarding Mayor's Memo, please email communications@lynnwoodwa.gov.
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