September 2025
Hello from Lynnwood City Hall!
Happy fall! I love how pretty our community is this time of year. The leaves are changing, and there’s a nice crispness in the air.
It’s also been a busy season of growth and excitement in our community. I recently had the honor and pleasure of welcoming the new Overlake MultiCare Emergency Center to Lynnwood. This much-needed facility will provide compassionate, high-quality immediate care to our community members.
We also recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Housing Hope’s newest development, Scriber Place. This collaborative project between Edmonds School District and Housing Hope will provide housing for 52 families and serve families and students in need. The vision of Scriber Place was made possible through the multiple partnerships we have within our community. This project serves as a model for making this work possible throughout our region and beyond.
Finally, I want to say that I love hearing your ideas about how we can continue to make Lynnwood a great place to live, work, and play. I encourage you to contact me and 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.
Mayor Christine Frizzell
Development and Business Services
Third Small Business Basics Workshop Brought Together Businesses and the Federal Government
On September 18th, the Lynnwood Economic Development team, in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration and Small Business Development Center, hosted the third small business basics workshop of 2025. This session, titled Your Lending Options: Where to get money and how, brought together federal government officials, lenders, and community partners to help businesses understand and prepare for the variety of loans available to those in the construction, wholesale, and export industries. Over 30 businesses attended the workshop and took away ideas to expand into government contracting, exporting, and manufacturing.
The next small business workshop will be on Thursday, November 13th, at the Lynnwood Library from 10 – 11:30 AM. If you are interested in attending, please contact Simreet Dhaliwal Gill at sdhaliwal@lynnwoodwa.gov.
DBS Shared Development Agreement Best Practices with Planning Directors for Cities and Counties
On September 4th, Community Planning Manager Karl Almgren presented with representatives from the City of Bonney Lake, the City of Cle Elum, and Inslee Best (Municipal Law Firm) on the formation, negotiations, and administration of Development Agreements. This presentation was for Washington State Planning Directors for Cities and Counties. Since the presentation, Development & Business Services has met with the City of Port Townsend and the City of Maple Valley to discuss our work and lessons learned as a regional model.
Grants Available for Businesses & Nonprofits for World Cup Events and Preparation
Economic Alliance of Snohomish County recently announced grant funding available to businesses and organizations hosting events or preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Grants are available for tourism promotion, watch party events, community enhancements, business improvements, business staffing, and more. Applications are due December 1st, 2025, and more information is available at https://www.economicalliancesc.org/business/taxes-and-incentives/activate-snohomish-community-grant-program.
Executive
Labor Day Proclamation
Labor Day, observed annually on September 1st, honors the dedication and achievements of American workers who have built and sustained the nation’s strength and prosperity. The holiday traces its origins to the late 19th century, during a period of rapid industrialization and social change, when labor unions and advocates fought tirelessly for fair wages, reasonable working hours, and safer conditions for all laborers. First observed in 1882 and made a federal holiday in 1894, the name “Labor Day” underscores its purpose: to pay tribute to the workforce that empowers the nation’s progress while reminding us of the importance of protecting workers’ rights and ensuring opportunity for all.
Today, Labor Day continues to serve as both a celebration and a call to action. As the economy evolves with new industries, technologies, and challenges, this holiday reminds us of the need to uphold fair treatment, safe working conditions, and equitable pay for all workers.
The proclamation was read by Council Member Robert Leutwyler and was received by Ron Moore and Brittany Orlosky from the Police Guild, as well as Darlene Stokes and Darcy Kirschner from AFSCME
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Let's talk about...our new "Let's Talk About" series
Last month, the communications team launched a new video series on our social media channels called "Let's Talk About," which covers topics ranging from issues affecting our community to current and future projects, as well as the overall work of our City. The goal is to educate our community about the work of our City while highlighting our employees.
Recently, City Program Manager Sarah Cho talked about the future of our City Center project!
You can watch it here.
We have more videos coming out soon, so stay tuned!
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Sharing Emergency Preparedness Tips with the Community
Last month, members of the Executive team partnered with Public Works to table at the Emergency Preparedness Expo hosted by South County Fire. The City shared tips on preparing for fall and winter weather and on how the community can help keep our community members and employees safe.
"Clearapathra," the snow plow —a crowd favorite (pictured here) —was also at the event.
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Wrapping Up Summer With Fair on 44th
On September 6th, we hosted our largest City of Lynnwood event yet, the Fair on 44th! The street was filled with over 100 vendors, city departments, and more than 2,500 attendees who came together to celebrate our amazing community. Attendees enjoyed a full day of fun with food trucks, live entertainment, community resources, and interactive activities. The Fair on 44th allowed residents to connect with local agencies, explore health and wellness resources, and access services such as vaccine clinics provided by Kroger–QFC, as well as information from dental offices and insurance providers.
This year’s event featured a fantastic lineup of entertainment, including a K9 demonstration by the Lynnwood Police Department, Snohomish County PUD, dance performances, an activity fun zone hosted by Project Girl, soccer challenges with Soccer Shots Seattle, and lively performances by the Northwest Junior Pipe Band and so much more! All of our vendors offered hands-on, engaging activities that allowed attendees to learn more about their organizations and local businesses in a fun, interactive way.
The Fair on 44th continues to grow each year, and we are so grateful to our vendors, community partners, and dedicated city staff for helping bring this beloved event to life. We can’t wait to see what next year brings!
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Brazen Bra-dazzle at City Hall
Community creativity is on full display this month! Following a lively Bra Decorating Day at the Lynnwood Library on September 27, all 38 decorated bras are now exhibited at City Hall in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. |
National Public Lands Day
On Saturday, September 27th, a dedicated group of volunteers gathered at Rowe Park to celebrate National Public Lands Day and support the stewardship of our public lands. Together, they contributed their time and energy to support the stewardship of Lynnwood’s parks and trails. Thank you to everyone who joined in and made a difference for our public lands!
Human Services Update
On September 25th, Human Services hosted Everett Gospel Mission, which provided their popular “Poverty 101” training for City staff and community partners. This training explores the root causes of poverty and encourages open discussion to debunk myths and identify ways we can support low-income neighbors.
Human Services is also excited to announce the renewal of its Hotel Voucher Program through June 2026, in partnership with Snohomish County, Volunteers of America, and LPD’s Community Health and Safety Section. This critical resource helps unhoused families stabilize in a local hotel while they receive direct services from VOAWW case management.
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Important Dates:
Give Blood. Give Life. Mark Your Calendar!
The City is hosting a Blood Drive at Fire Station 15 on Tuesday, October 28th, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To book your one-hour appointment, click the link! BloodworksNW Schedule Here. Appointments are required for the best possible donation experience.
*Same-day appointments available.
*Photo ID required
DSHS Mobile Outreach Resources include: voter registration, benefits enrollment such as SNAP and TANF, social service resources, ID renewal vouchers, immigrant/refugee services, and more! Lynnwood Library 19200 44th Ave. W. Every 3rd Thursday of the month, 10 am to 2 pm www.lynnwoodwa.gov/humanservices
Oct 25: ESD High School Swim Meet (Special Pool Schedule)
Oct 31: Halloween – No Swim Lessons
During our early September closure week, we worked hard to make your next visit even better! Every pool received behind-the-scenes updates; the roof was repaired; every surface was scrubbed and sanitized; and even our storage areas were reorganized to help everything run smoothly for you.
With fall underway, classes, trips, and programs are back in full swing at the Recreation Center and Lynnwood Senior Center. However, due to budget reductions, our Recreation Center hours have been adjusted: we now close at 8:00 p.m. Monday–Saturday. In addition, the Recreation Pool will be closed from 1:30–4:00 p.m., Monday–Thursday. For the latest pool schedules, please visit www.playlynnwood.com.
To make the most of our new hours, we’re excited to introduce Splash and Dash—a one-hour swim for just $4 per person on Friday evenings from 6:30–7:30 p.m. Enjoy full access to all your favorite features, including the beach, spray features, giant water slides, river with current, lake with basketball hoop, lap pool with diving board, warm water wellness pool, hot tub, and sauna. It’s everything you love about open swim—at a reduced rate!
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Park Operations & Maintenance Division
With fall approaching, it's been a rush to complete our summer projects. Contractors completed the roof replacement at Meadowdale Playfields. This work included a new PVC roof and replacement skylights. The existing roof was 36 years old. The decommissioned zipline is scheduled to be replaced this fall, the new design will remove the launch pad and make room for a 45 foot long zip line in its place. SnoPUD will be working over the next 2 months to replace several transmission poles at Lynndale Park. This will require substantial trimming under the transmission lines for access. The wood poles are being replaced with metal poles and should last for years.
Park crews will be working to restore turf areas from the summer season. Many places around the parks have been damaged by excessive use and need a fall overseeding to prepare them for next season. Some of the heavily worn areas include the spray pools, athletic fields, and grass areas around Lynndale Park. Crews will be working over the next month to address issues on asphalt pathways that include potholes, upheaving roots, and other trip hazards. The work will be focused on Spruce and Meadowdale Park.
Police
Costume with a Cop
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Lynnwood Police Department's annual Costume with a Cop event on September 27th! Our Officers and staff had a fantastic time distributing over 180 costumes to families in need.
A special shoutout to our fantastic community partners: Family Peace Association, Alderwood Target, Alderwood JCPenney, and Alderwood Boys and Girls Club for making this event possible!
It was wonderful to see the connections formed between families and our police officers as the kids selected their costumes. Our mission is to foster relationships between officers and our young community members while providing tangible support to families.
Thank you for helping us make a difference! Check out these bonus trick-or-treating safety tips below!
- Stay in well-lit areas and bring a flashlight.
- Don't go out alone - use the buddy system or go out with an adult.
- Have your parents check your treats. Throw out open bags or wrappers.
- Wear costumes that let you see or hear to watch and listen for cars.
Safety workshops
In September, our Crime Prevention Specialists held three workshops on Situational Awareness & Personal Safety for local businesses. These sessions provide essential safety tips and strategies to protect yourself and others at work. Additionally, led by an LPD Officer, Lynnwood Costco staff received Active Shooter Response training, equipping them with the knowledge of appropriate actions in the event of an incident at their location.
If your business could benefit from a Safety workshop, please contact crimeprevention@lynnwoodwa.gov for more information.
Public Works
2025 Paving Program Updates!
Alderwood Mall Parkway – from Alderwood Mall Boulevard to 184th St SW
33rd Ave W – from the upcoming Poplar Bridge project to 184th St SW
Crews have been working diligently throughout the season to advance our 2025 Paving Project, making steady progress toward improving road safety, extending pavement life, and enhancing the overall driving experience for our community.
During September, paving work shifted to nighttime operations, with daytime lane closures remaining in place for the traveling public. The base lift paving on the southbound lanes of 33rd Avenue West was completed.
During the week ending September 26, night work on Alderwood Mall Parkway began, marking the next phase of the project’s paving operations.
For more information on this project, visit the project website.
Sewer Lift Station 4 Relocation Project has Begun!
The City of Lynnwood plans to replace and relocate Sewer Lift Station 4. The current lift station is nearing its flow capacity and life expectancy.
This project will provide the opportunity to move the lift station for better maintenance access. The new lift station will have a larger required capacity due to future development.
You can find out more information and sign up for updates on our website.
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For questions regarding Mayor's Memo, please email communications@lynnwoodwa.gov.
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