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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On
Monday, April 30, the Snohomish County Council will hold an evening meeting in
the Mountlake Terrace City Hall at 6 pm. The Council Chambers are
located at 6100 219th Street SW in Mountlake Terrace.
I
look forward to our annual meeting in my district. Each meeting
includes a public comment period. Please come to share your concerns,
ideas and suggestions as the County Council begins its 2019 budget process.
For
additional information, please check the council web site at www.snoco.org or call my office at 425-388-3494
or email me at Terry.Ryan@snoco.org.
Property taxes 101
By now, everyone has received their property tax statement
from the County Treasurer’s office. While most people knew the overall taxes
would be higher due to Education and Sound Transit costs, most people were
surprised at the amount of the increase.
Please note that Snohomish County Government did NOT raise
the property tax rate for general property taxes for 2018. (We voted for a “0”
% increase in our tax rate).
There are many different agencies in Snohomish County that
receive a portion of our property taxes. Some common recipients include: State
and Local Schools, the Cities and Towns where you live (or Unincorporated
Snohomish County if you do not live in a city), SNO-ISLE Libraries, Regional
Transit Authority (RTA), Road tax and Storm Water fees.
Depending on where you live, you may also be paying a tax to
a Fire District, Hospital District, Parks and Recreation District, even a small
percentage for the Ports.
Here’s a breakdown of the Property tax totals for Snohomish
County (Information from the Snohomish County Treasurers website):
2018 Property Taxes Total: $1,366,824,342. The County
collects the taxes, then distributes the taxes to all the recipients listed
above. Here’s the distribution percentages Countywide (Note- each city/area may
be slightly different)-
Local School Districts 40.40%, State Schools 24.62% (some of
these were voter approved), Cities & Towns 9.64%, Fire districts 8.45%,
County 6.85%, Roads 4.68% Libraries 2.91%, Regional Transit Authority 1.25%,
Hospitals .8%, Ports .39%, Parks & Recreation .01%.
How do some of the cities compare to other cities and the
County Average?
Here’s a comparison of the 2018 Average Residence Assessed
value, and 2018 average property taxes for each city versus the county average
(Information from the Snohomish County Treasurers website)-
Columns- Cities/County / Average Residence Assessed Value
(ARAV) / Average Taxes
Bothell ARAV $433,500, Average Taxes $4,301.66
Brier ARAV $497,700, Average Taxes $5,191.61
Edmonds ARAV $527,900, Average Taxes $5,625.25
Lynnwood ARAV $340,200, Average Taxes $3,922.40
Mill Creek ARAV
$478,700, Average Taxes $5,652.63
Mukilteo ARAV $492,400, Average Taxes $4,641.07
Snohomish ARAV $330,700, Average Taxes $4,489.98
Woodway ARAV $1,317,400
Average Taxes $13,840.08
Sno. County ARAV $377,600, Average Taxes $4,360.07
I want to share this
information with you so you can see and compare the impact of property taxes to
each community. If you have a concern about your property taxes, look at where
the money is going (See paragraph 3 above). If you are concerned about: The
taxes for RTA and State Schools, contact your State Legislators. Taxes for
Local schools, contact your local school board members. Taxes for Cities and
Towns, contact your local councilmembers. Taxes for Fire Districts, contact
your Fire Commissioners. Taxes for Snohomish County Government, contact me or
the councilmember for your district. Taxes for Libraries, contact your SNO-ISLE
Board of Trustees.
Snohomish County to
save $18,000,000 with new solid waste contract
The County Council unanimously approved a new contract with
Republic Services for transport and disposal of our solid waste. The new contract will save Snohomish County
approximately $18,000,000 over the life of the 10 year contract compared to the
existing contract and contains substantial service upgrades.
As Chair of the Public Works Committee, I led the process
for the County Council.
I’d like to thank Public Works Director Steve Thomsen, Solid
Waste Director Matt Zybas and their staff and Council Analyst Jed Gonzales for
their many months of hard work on this contract. They were consistently concerned with getting
the best deal for Snohomish County.
According to Matt
Zybas, Solid Waste Director, “The County followed the process outlined
in RCW 36.58.090. This process was open and competitive allowing for
negotiations with Republic Services and resulting in the best decision for the
County.”
The new contract can be extended for up to two additional
five year terms for a possible 10 year total extension.
I was honored to be asked to lead the effort by our County
Council. It is very rewarding to have
such a great outcome for our citizens!
Construction crews are ready to break ground for Swift Green
Line stations located in Area 3 of the construction plan. Station pairs are
planned on Bothell-Everett Hwy. at Trillium Blvd., 153rd St., 164th St., and
180th St.(see map and related article on reverse side). Initial work includes saw cutting and general
excavation, and will begin early next week at Trillium Blvd. and 153rd St. The
work will be done either during the day between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. or overnight
hours between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. Several
local bus stops will be relocated or closed beginning on Monday, March 19.
Station construction along 128th/132nd St. will require
periodic single-lane closures next week for both daytime (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and
overnight work (8 p.m. to 4 a.m.).
A single westbound lane may be closed at the intersections
with 3rd Ave. and 16th Ave. One eastbound lane may be closed at 3rd Ave, Elgin
Way/Dumas Rd. and 16th Ave.
The local bus stop on westbound 132nd St. and 16th Ave. has
been relocated to a position about 270 feet of its original location.
The Snohomish County Department of Public Works advises
motorists in the Bothell area of daily full road closures on 200 Pl SE, Harvest
Rd and Filbert Dr.
Mar 26, 2018 through Jun 22, 2018, 9:30 and 2:15. (Lane
closures 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)
June 25-August (start of school) between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Then resume shorter hours for daily closures if needed when school
begins.
Tapani Construction, working for Alderwood Water District
(AWD) will begin work at 200 Pl SE at 13 Dr SE, then move west on Harvest Rd
and Filbert Drive, to SR 524. Daily road closure hours are dependent on Northshore
School District bus schedules. The detour route for each closure will be
posted. Local access will be allowed for residents living within the closure
areas.
Questions
regarding traffic issues may be directed to Snohomish County Public Works, at
(425) 388-6453 or search for “Roads Central” online at www.snoco.org. Questions
regarding construction issues may be directed to Catherine Forrest AWD at
425-741-7982.
Meet
& Greet the Easter Bunny (No egg hunt)
Saturday, March 31st 12 PM - 3 PM
Location:
Country Village
Free Watercolor
Demonstration by Elizabeth Kincaid March 31, 2018 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 31, 1-4pm: Join local teaching artist and author
Elizabeth Kincaid at Tsuga Fine Art & Framing for a free demonstration of
how she uses her unique masking and glazing technique to achieve luminous color
and light. 10101 Main St, Bothell, WA 98011-3459 (425-483-7385)
Pacific Northwest AAU Karate District Championships is hosted by
USA Karate Academy. The competition is an AAU sanctioned karate
event. All competitors need to be an AAU member to compete. Top 16 athletes
qualify for the 2018 AAU Karate Nationals & AAU Jr. Olympic Games.
Divisions include Kata, Kumite, Kobudo and Team Kata. Awards are given to the
1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals, outstanding athletes and outstanding support
schools. Checkin begins at 8 am. Competition begins at 9 am. Ticket admissions:
General admission 11 & up - $5.00; under 11 & 62+ years - $3.00.
- 18218 North Road, Bothell, WA
98012
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(206) 440-5533
Traditional
Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31st 10 AM
Egg
Hunt is open to children up to 10 years old.
Location: Brier Park
Eggstravanganza
Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31st 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Local
families love to come together for this exceptional event featuring over 18,000
eggs spread out over multiple egg hunts. The event kicks off with face
painting, balloon animals, music, fire truck tours, bounce houses, and even a
special visit from the Easter Bunny. Each age-appropriate egg hunt will have
special prizes hidden throughout which can be redeemed for prizes. This event
happens rain or shine.
Tea Time Tee Time for Teens
Date
and Time
April 14 2018 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location
Mill
Creek YMCA
Description
The
Mill Creek Library Teen Advisory Board is hosting a tea party for teens only.
Join us at the Mill Creek YMCA for hot tea, cool treats, great conversation,
and MINI-GOLF.
13723 Puget Park Drive
Registration is REQUIRED as space is limited. https://sno-isle.libnet.info/event/587999
Mill Creek-Lil’
Kickers Open House April 21, 2018 1:30 PM - 4:40 PM
Lil’
Kickers invites you to join them on Saturday, April 21st & Sunday, April
22nd for their open house at Arena Sports Mill Creek. Free and open to the
community, kids ages 18 months to 12 years will experience fun sample soccer
classes with our high-energy coaches, while parents will learn more about Lil’
Kickers. RSVP to reserve your child's spot today! Walk-ins spots are available
on a first-come-first-served basis.
Lil’
Kickers is an award-winning child development program that uses soccer to help
children tackle important developmental milestones through age-appropriate and
fun-filled activities. We inspire kids to be active, strong, confident and
well-balanced in order to unleash their awesome both on and off the field.
Walk-ins spots are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
- 13500 Bothell Everett Hwy, Mill
Creek, WA 98012
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425-341-7050
Mill Creek Free
Salsa Dance Night
Date
and Time: April 27 2018 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Newsroom,
800 164th Street SE, Mill Creek, Washington 98012
Description: Join
world traveling dance teacher Matt Lopez with an informal and personalized
introductory class on Salsa dance. Learn more: https://www.facebook.com/events/909713172511371/
Annual Mountlake
Terrace Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday, March 31
Time: 10 am
Location:
Evergreen Playfield, 22301 56th Ave. W
Who: Open to
children ages 2 – 12
What: More than 12,000 eggs filled with candy and other
prizes will be hidden on the field.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Annual
Shriner’s Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31st 11 am – 1 pm
Location: Nile Shrine Center
6601 244th St SW,
Mountlake Terrace
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