Terry Ryan's eNewsletter
 Snohomish County Council
3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 609
Everett, Washington 98201
8th floor, Robert J. Drewel Building
Phone: 425-388-3494
E-Mail: Terry.Ryan@snoco.org
Pam Pruitt, Legislative Aide
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Marijuana Store Ordinance
At
our February 15th public hearing, the Snohomish County Council enacted a new
ordinance establishing some regulations on marijuana stores. One new regulation
requires a minimum separation of 2,500 feet between marijuana stores (measured
from property line to property line). This requirement is modeled in part on
the City of Everett’s regulations.
Background
information- The State of Washington allocated 32 marijuana stores to
Unincorporated Snohomish County and some of the smaller cities. Some of the
larger cities were also allocated additional marijuana stores. However some
cities (such as Mill Creek and Lynnwood) banned the marijuana stores which
pushed more stores to open up in areas of unincorporated Snohomish County. Highway
99 has about 7 of these stores clustered in close proximity of each other.
There have been 3 stores on the Bothell-Everett Highway located between Mill
Creek and Thrashers Corner.
Some
local businesses and citizens complained about having so many of these stores
“clustered” in their neighborhoods. I brought this to the Council for
discussion last summer and we enacted an emergency moratorium preventing any
new stores from opening until we could put some regulations in place. We now
have a new ordinance in place with regulations. As some of these marijuana
stores close or chose to re-locate in the future, they will have to re-open at
least 2,500 feet (Approximately 1/2 mile) away from the nearest marijuana
store.
 Congresswoman Suzan DelBene and Councilmember Terry Ryan
While
attending the National Association of Counties conference in Washington D.C.,
our council was able to meet individually with Senator Cantwell and
Representatives DelBene, Jayapal and Larsen to discuss Snohomish County issues.
These topics included transportation, funding for opioid treatment/
homelessness and economic development/family wage jobs.
Our Federal Delegation is dedicated to working for all of us. The Senators and
Representatives personally meet with us and they work hard to advocate for our
issues. We are well represented in Washington D.C.
Cocoon House
Terry and Julio on
the side of the complex. Cocoon House is a designated “Safe Place” for
youth in need.
I
have met many great organizations dedicated to serving people in my 21 years of
public service. Cocoon House is one of these organizations. They provide short
and long term housing to homeless young people ages 12-17 years old, and their
children. Cocoon house has housing sites in Everett, Arlington and
Monroe.
Their Vision is clear- “To see every young person in our
community safe and thriving.”
Their Values- “Cocoon House is committed to helping youth
build meaningful relationships and grow into unique, independent young adults.
They create a peaceful nurturing environment and all services are rooted in
positive youth development, building on each young person’s strengths. Cocoon
House honors our commitments and is accountable to our donors, the community,
and youth and families.”
Recently
I toured the Everett facility (which was formerly a hotel) with Luis Cortes,
Public Relations manager with Cocoon House. This facility provides housing for
young people up until they turn 18 years old. They also assist teens in
receiving help in school, preparing them for employment, life and enrichment
skills and accessing community services on and off site, while planning for
long term housing. I was deeply impressed with Luis and the employees at this
facility. They care about the kids and want to help them get on track to
have a good future.
When
a teen leaves or is forced out of their home, the first 48 hours are critical
to keep them from becoming a victim of assault, violence or gangs, Cocoon House
offers a “Get Help 24/7” line: call or text 425-877-5171 or email safeplace@cocoonhouse.org
a trained volunteer will come to pick them up and get them to safety. Parents
can call 425-317-9898.
Our
County Council is struggling to provide adequate services for the homeless to
help them get back on their feet. There are so many people in homeless (and
seemingly hopeless) situations in Snohomish County and throughout the state. It
can be overwhelming to see the impacts on these families. However, it is heart
warming that organizations like Cocoon House are making a positive difference
in many of these young lives. I am grateful for a program like Cocoon House
that is dedicated to helping teens avoid a cycle of homelessness and drugs.
Please
visit their website; www.cocoonhouse.org for more information.
Terry
and Julio Cortes, Public Relations Manager in the Dining Room of Cocoon House
Terry
and Julio Cortes in the courtyard of a Cocoon House housing complex in
Everett. Behind them is the garden area where residents grow their own
vegetables.
Snohomish Councilmember Terry Ryan has been reappointed to
the Transportation Steering Committee for the National Association of
Counties. Ryan was first appointed in
2015.
The Transportation Steering Committee sets policy on all
matters pertaining to federal transportation legislation, funding and
regulations and their impacts on county government, including highway and
bridge development, finance and safety, public transit development and finance,
transportation planning, airport development and service, passenger and freight
railroads, ports and waterways, freight movement and research and development
of new modes of transportation.
“I am honored to have been reappointed to this board,” Ryan
said. “It will work well with my positions on the Puget Sound Regional Council
Transportation Policy Board and Community Transit Board.” he said. “Transportation is a key component to our
county’s economic growth and quality of life,” Ryan added.
Ryan just returned from a trip to Washington DC where he met
with members of the Washington State Congressional delegation to talk about
transportation needs in Snohomish County.
“I look forward to representing our county and speaking out
for our transportation needs,” said Ryan.
Beginning
March 12, more than 40 new trips are being added to increase weekday bus
frequencies during the middle of the day and extend some service later at night
on weekdays and Saturdays.
In
addition, Saturday and Sunday schedules on several routes are being adjusted to
allow for better connections to other bus service.
The
service expansion will add trips on 11 routes, including:
- New late-night trips on
the Swift Blue Line and Route 101;
- New late-night trips on
Routes 201/202;
- New midday trips on
Route 119;
- A new morning trip on
Route 402 and an evening trip on Route 810; and
- Expanded DART
paratransit service hours along some routes.
Details
of the service expansion plan are available at www.communitytransit.org/NewService.
Bus
Plus schedule books will be available on buses this week, and online schedules
are now available at www.communitytransit.org.
FAMILY STEAM NIGHT
March 14, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Robotics was just one
of the fascinating demonstrations at last year's event.
Family STEAM Night 2017 will be held Tuesday, March 14 from
5:30 to 8 p.m. to celebrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and
Mathematics. This night invites learners of all ages to engage in hands-on
activities. This FREE event welcomes community members to discover helicopters,
read about STEAM careers, play magnet games, explore the Destiny Module, and
more! STEAM Camp signups will launch that evening.
Get FREE tickets at: http://education.futureofflight.org/event/Family-STEAM-Night-2017
STEAM Camp expands in 2017. It
will run for eight weeks, from July 3 to August 25. Learners in grades 3-5 and
grades 6-8 can engage in fun topics such as Organic Flight & Biomimicry,
Space Gear, or Drone Zone Training Academy. Camp runs each week Monday to
Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. STEAM Camp fees are $350 per session, but
Institute of Flight members only pay $320 per session. Tickets will
be available on March 14
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Our
philosophy: "Institute of Flight will never deny a child (under 18)
participation because of an inability to pay."
Thanks
to the generous support of our donors/sponsors, we are able to fulfill our goal
to inspire young people to explore careers in STEAM fields. To request a
financial assistance application, contact gabriella@futureofflight.org.
Join EASC staff and local community members, as well as
riders from around the state, as we embark on the first annual Ride to Remember
Oso bike ride. The purpose is to remember the Oso Landslide and the victims of
that event that occurred on March 22, 2014, as well as to celebrate and
recognize continued efforts to economically revitalize the North Stillaguamish
valley, including Arlington, Oso, and Darrington.
This event is part of on-going efforts the communities are
undertaking for the America's Best Communities competition, of which EASC is
supporting Arlington and Darrington's bid to be one of three national winners.
EASC investor Frontier Communications is the prime sponsor of the ABC
competition.
We hope that you can join on Sunday March 19. Besides the 28
mile bike ride along SR 530, there will be a family friendly trail ride on the
Whitehorse Trail, as well as a community celebration in Darrington.
For more information and to register, please check out the
Ride to Remember Oso webpage at: https://www.ridetorememberoso.com/
Bothell - 5th Annual March Mania Basketball
Tournament March 18 – March 19, 2017 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Washington Tournament Association hosts several youth
basketball tournaments from October to July each year. The 5th Annual
March Mania Basketball Tournament will have four game guarantee for boys and
girls divisions; 4th grade to 8th grade. The tournament games will be
played at Lynnwood High School. This basketball tournament is an AAU -
Sanctioned tournament. All players and coaches must have a current AAU
membership on file. Registration deadline is March 10, 2017.
- 18218
North Road, Bothell, WA 98012
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(206) 523-4293
PNW AAU Karate District Championships April 1, 2017
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Come watch some of the finest karate
athletes in action! For more information visit their website at
www.usakaratedojo.com
- Lynnwood
High School Gymnasium, 18218 North Road, Bothell, WA 98012
- 206-440-5533
Mountlake Terrace - SJHA Ladies of
Winter Hockey Tournament March 17 – March 19, 2017
- Tournament is open to Bantam/14U and Midget 16U Girls teams
registered with USA Hockey or Hockey Canada.
- Tournament is limited to a total of 16 teams. Multiple
divisions within each age group may be formed based on registered teams
and/or relative skill level.
- Each team will receive at least four games and a maximum of six
games.
- All games will be played at one of the following rinks: Olympicview
Ice Arena and Lynnwood Ice Center.
- All teams are required to stay at designated SJHA Host Hotels.
- All teams will be required to provide official roster.
- Entry fees are non-refundable.
- All games will be governed by USA Hockey rules and regulations.
- One ice scrape will be allotted for each game.
- Locker room facilities will be provided.
- 22202
70th Avenue W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98201
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