Brian Sullivan'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: Brian.Sullivan@snoco.org
Robert Knoll, Legislative Aide
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Summer is in full swing! Here is a glimpse of what is going on in the Council's Office, as well as a few of the summer activities in District 2. If you have specific concerns or questions, please give me a call or send me an email. It is an honor to represent you on the County Council and I pledge to help you however I can. Get out there and enjoy the weather!
Opioid Epidemic
On
Monday, June 19th Snohomish County councilmembers and the Executive hosted a
meeting with state legislators to tackle one of the most challenging issues
facing our county, the opioid crisis. We have worked to advocate for
appropriations for Naloxone Kits, Medication Assisted Treatment in our County
Jail and a Nurse Care Manager Program. There is ample research showing that
these approaches are effective – preventing overdoses and increasing access to
treatment. The final Operating Budget increased funding for two of our three requests, leaving out funding for the Naloxone Kits. One of my top priorities is to continue to work towards new funding
and solutions because this crisis quite simply exceeds the county’s current
resources. Additionally, it is straining our ability to adequately fund other
areas of our budget at the same time. I will continue to work with our
legislators and advocate for this when they return next year.
Carnegie Building
Restoration of historical buildings in Snohomish County is
beneficial to us all. The Carnegie
Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was built in
1904 by a $25,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and opened in 1905
as the Everett Carnegie Library. The
renowned local architecture firm of Heide and deNeuf designed the building
primarily after the Carnegie Library in Pomona, California, and the Boston
Public Library The building served as
the Everett library from 1905—1934. The
Carnegie Building was then used as a mortuary until 1980, when Snohomish County
assumed ownership of the building and it became the offices for the first
County Executive, Willis Tucker. The
building sat vacant for many years and is currently unoccupied, undergoing
renovations. The current plan is to
fully develop the top floor of the Carnegie Building as a Community Service
Center, allowing individuals who are criminally involved, meeting certain
criteria, to access a variety of support and services including mental health
and chemical dependency assessments, employment support, connection to SSI and
DSHS benefits, connection to coordinated entry and other housing supports, and
related services. Development of the
downstairs portion of the building is postponed upon further assessment of
community need and available funding, with an early 2018 projected opening. It’s been found that connecting individuals immediately
upon release with resources all in one place, reduces recidivism and lightens
the burden on the criminal justice and health care systems. It’s exciting to see a building with such a
rich history start a new chapter.
Join us for great
music, dancing and the summer sunset. Enjoy stage-side dining at Lombardi's
Italian Restaurant or stay overnight at the Inn at Port Gardner and listen to
the concert from their patio. You can also bring cash for the food truck (full
schedule here) or the Marina Beer Garden. Plenty of nearby parking, ADA access
and public restrooms. Bring your picnic (no alcohol) and blanket or chairs.
Leashed dogs are allowed.
Free Admission
July 6- Randy
Oxford Band ft. Aury Moore: Powerhouse Trombone Blues
July 8-
EntreMundos Quarteto: Brazilian Roots with World Rhythms
July 13- Chance
McKinney: Industrialized Country
July 15-
DoctorfunK: Funk & Soul
July 20- Shaggy
Sweet: Pop / Rock / Blues
July 22-
Bochinche: Tropical Latin Salsa
July 27- LeRoy
Bell and His Only Friends: Rock'n Soul
July 29-
SISTERS: Electronic Pop
Aug 3- The
Paperboys: Celtic-Bluegrass, Ska, Latin Folk, Rock
Aug 5-
Longstride: Reggae-Rock
Aug 10- Dusty
45s: Honky Tonk, Jump Blues and Swing
Aug 12- Tayla
Lynn: Americana with a Country Flair
Aug 17 Eldridge
Gravy and the Court Supreme Psychedelic Funk
Aug 19 *no
concert, Fresh Paint Arts Festival
Aug 24- Stacy
Jones Band: Rockin' Blues
Aug 26- Nick
Drummond & Friends (formerly of The Senate): Upbeat Alt-folk
Aug 31- Mark
DuFresne Band: Groove-worthy Harmonic Blues
Summer Nights returns
in 2017 for three rooftop deck happy hours!
Join us every third Friday during the summer (June 16, July 21
and August 18) for live music, drinks, trivia and more fun!
Proceeds from the event series benefits the Institute of
Flight's education programs, and financial assistance for people in need. Over
$15,000 of Financial Assistance Funds helped 531 young people participate in
our education programs.
Prices/Cost:
FREE for members; $5 for non-members
Two person teams solve
clues, find locations throughout Mukilteo and complete six challenges! To
maximize the competitiveness of the teams, the challenges are a mix of
physical, mental and creative. Event will end at Diamond Knot Craft Brewing Tap
Room for awards, beverages. (First beverage included in Amazing Race entry.
Additional beverage and food available for purchase.)
Check-in 8AM-8:45AM, Event start time 9AM, Saturday, July 15
Cost: $50 per team until July 7 or $60 after
This year’s race will be timed from start to finish (including
driving time). The three teams with the lowest times will win prizes.
1st Place Cash Prize of $250
Prizes for the Best Team Costume, Best Team Name and Farthest
Travelled
Challenge locations will remain mostly a
secret so that everyone has the challenge of figuring out their next location
(much like a scavenger hunt).
Saturday, July 15th | 2:00 PM
Event Location: HCC
Canoe Hall
Young people are invited to join Museum Assistant Cary Williams in a
hands-on examination of some of Hibulb’s artifacts to help learn about Coast
Salish ancestral life and culture
This event is included in the cost of admission.
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