Sam Low'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: Sam.Low@snoco.org
Darcy Cheesman, Legislative Aide
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Happy Spring! I hope you enjoy my April eNewsletter. I continue to feel privileged to be able to serve the residents of District 5. As always, my door is open. Please feel free to contact me at any time.
Supervised Drug Consumption Facilities Ordinance
Council voted to prohibit the siting of supervised drug
consumption facilities within unincorporated Snohomish County. I appreciate my fellow Councilmember
Nate Nehring bringing this ordinance forward.
Snohomish County has several proven programs already in place to combat
the opioid crisis including the imbedded social worker program. I would like to see our time and resources
focused in these areas and others that have proven methods of success in
treating addition. In East County,
EvergreenHealth Monroe has several treatment options available. My office has been working with the hospital
to make sure these resources are known to the residents in this area. Below is
a brief outline of the services provided.
The Recovery
Center is a department of the hospital (EvergreenHealth Monroe) but is located
in a stand-alone building directly across the street from the main hospital.
The Recovery Center provides a full-range of addiction treatment services,
including:
- Medical detoxification unit (8 beds)
- Inpatient/residential treatment unit (24 beds, 21-day program)
- Day treatment / partial-hospitalization program
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP – 3 times per week groups)
- Outpatient/Aftercare (once per week groups)
- Detox & inpatient treatment for pregnant women
The Recovery
Center also has an Addiction Medicine Clinic across the street from the
treatment center, where 3 providers see patients on an outpatient basis,
and provide a range of MAT (medically assisted treatment) services.
The Recovery
Center is able to accept most commercial insurance products and private pay
arrangements. It is also able to accept Medicaid for pregnant women, and Medicare
for our outpatient programs. The Addiction Medicine clinic is able to accept
commercial insurance as well as Medicaid and Medicare.
The website: www.recoverycentermonroe.com
Email: recoverycenter@evergreenhealth.com
Intake phone: (360) 794-1405 (Call 24/7)
Chronic Nuisance Ordinance
Council also passed the Chronic Nuisance Ordinance in Snohomish County. This is a critical tool for our code and law
enforcement. I have done several rides
with our Snohomish County Drug and Gang Task Force and our Sheriff’s Office and
have seen firsthand the problems we have with our chronic nuisance
properties. They are a challenge for law
enforcement, land owners and neighbors who have to deal with these
properties. Our hope is that with this
ordinance it will allow code and law enforcement to move forward on cleaning up
these properties for our county and it residents.
 On Monday, April 2nd, the Snohomish
County Council held their third evening meeting of 2018. The meeting was held at 6:00 PM at the Brightwater Treatment Plant, which is located within Snohomish County Council
District 5. Immediately following this I hosted a Town Hall meeting. We had over 100 people come out to our meeting
and Town Hall. I am appreciative of all the elected officials who came out and
joined me at this meeting. During this
time, Executive Somers and I announced the formation of the Maltby Area
Advisory Group (MAAG). The MAAG will be
comprised of community residents and community business owners. It will be led by the Planning Commission Chairman,
Jim Langston, who also resides in the Maltby area. For more information read the Herald article from April 2nd. If you are interested in being part of this
group please email Kenneth.Klein@co.snohomish.wa.us.
Additional information will be available in the coming weeks.
Lake Stevens
Discover Lake Stevens Expo - April 21st 10AM-2PM
Cavelero Mid High School
Monroe
 Marry Me in Monroe is a
unique & modern way to experience wedding planning, with a self-guided
adventure! Monroe and the greater Sky Valley provide exquisite landscapes
and valuable resources for all your wedding planning needs. An easy drive
from surrounding urban areas, Monroe can provide a great escape from
high-priced planning along with creative ideas for your big day.
 Monroe, Washington – Monroe VFW Post 7511 is excited to host
the second annual Flags for our Fallen, a family-friendly 5-kilometer walk/run
event that takes place 9:30 a.m., Saturday, May 26, 2018, at Lake Tye Park in
Monroe.
The event includes a welcoming message from Monroe Mayor
Geoffrey Thomas, a speech by Monroe VFW Post 7511-member Nick Jacobson, a
bagpipe performance by Monroe Police Department Sgt. Brian Johnston, a
5-kilometer run around Lake Tye, concessions and vendor area.
Presentations will begin at 9:30 a.m., with the walk/run
starting promptly at 10.
“Whether walking, running, pushing a stroller, or just
spending time with us at Lake Tye, this is an event for everyone. Especially
families,” said Post 7511 Quartermaster Jaymie Weber. “Instilling a strong
sense of patriotism in our youth is such an important part of the VFW mission,
and sharing the true meaning of Memorial Day with our young ones is a wonderful
way to do that.”
All funds raised during the event will support Post 7511 as
it seeks to grow its membership base, help veterans and bolster its level of
community outreach. The VFW is a national organization dedicated to helping
veterans in need, serving communities and furthering patriotism, particularly
among the youth.
Vendor and business sponsorship opportunities are available,
with vendor booth space offered for a suggested donation of $50. A $500
business sponsorship assures business logo inclusion on printed materials and
promotional items supporting the event. To be included in event advertising,
sponsorships must be finalized no later than May 4, 2018.
Veteran-owned businesses and organizations are invited to
participate in the event at no cost.
For more information, or to sign up as a runner/walker,
please visit the event website at: https://www.flags4rfallen.com/.
Evergreen State Fairgrounds
 Biggest Evergreen RV Show in Our 36 Year History! Snohomish County's
largest multi-dealer RV Show offers huge savings on the new or used RV you've
been dreaming of. Featuring Washington's premiere RV dealerships and industry
experts, shop and compare hundreds of new and used RV's, all in one convenient
location. Browse the expansive booth line for RV accessories and destination
resorts inside the new Event Center Building, and see daily product demonstrations
from on-site RV professionals, eager to answer all of your questions. Fun for
the whole family!
 Fun for the whole family at the Monroe Sportsman Show! Interactive Vendors
& Booths, Discounted Gear & Merchandise, Educational Seminars, Kid's
Fishing Pond, Guest Speakers and MORE!
Evergreen Speedway
 Join the Rock of
Seattle at 90 Minutes Of Fear at Evergreen
Speedway on April 28th to see what happens when racers
take on the most perilous intersection in motor sports. Class taking the
course include Outlaw Fig 8’s, SS Fig 8’s, Stingers, Mini Stocks and Youth
Hornets!
Snohomish
 Come meet the distillers, sample their
products and learn about the art of creating spirits from the distillers
themselves.
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