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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Nuisance Properties
Our Snohomish County Council recently passed an ordinance that will target nuisance
properties that have affected some neighborhoods in unincorporated Snohomish
County.
This ordinance
gives our Code Enforcement Officers and Deputy Sheriffs additional tools in
shutting these properties down. Some of the properties had been involved in
drug dealing and storing stolen property. Our new ordinance will also include
violations for disorderly
conduct and weapons.
Sadly, some of
these nuisance properties had been owned by someone who passed away. Also, foreclosure properties have become a problem in that some people have just
“moved in” to the vacant homes and have caused a myriad of problems for the
surrounding neighborhoods. Some national banks own the foreclosed homes and
have not been helpful to our Sheriff in providing the necessary paperwork and
permission to remove the squatters. We are looking for a remedy for this lack
of accountability on the banks' part.
We had a similar
nuisance property right here in our District. A resident called my office with
a complaint about a commercial property near their neighborhood. The land owner
was “renting” out camper vans on his property to people who were suspected of causing
problems in the surrounding neighborhood, including auto and home break-ins.
I went for a ride
along with a Deputy Sheriff and viewed the property for myself and was shocked at
how many “vehicles” and “renters” were on that site. The negative impact they
had on that neighborhood was substantial. No one would want that blight near
their neighborhood.
I worked with our
Sheriff, Code Enforcement, and our County Attorneys to put an end to this! Fortunately, our employees, along with the Health District, were able to work together,
keep the pressure on and shut the unbearable property down.
We will not tolerate these law breakers ruining the
quality of our neighborhoods here in Snohomish County! It will cost a lot to
enforce our new ordinance, but we will work together to find more tools to help
our neighborhoods.
Injection Site Ban
County
Council passed a new ordinance permanently banning government monitored
heroin-injection sites. We held a Public Hearing and listened to public testimony
from our citizens. I am concerned that a
“safe injection site” will attract more crime and also be a serious liability
for the County. The heroin epidemic is affecting every state in our country.
The way to help the heroin addicts is to work
proactively to get them off the street and into treatment. We are doing that
through the “Office of Neighborhoods” developed by our Sheriff, Ty Trenary. We
have embedded Social Workers with our Deputy Sheriffs who go through the
homeless camps and offer help. This is a much better way to help these people
back to leading a productive life.
Amy, Conner and Brian Holtzclaw
On Sunday, April
22, Conner Holtzclaw of Mill Creek attained the rank of Eagle Scout at a
Court of Honor ceremony held at Canyon Creek Church in Mill Creek. Connor’s father, Mill Creek Mayor Pro Tem
Brian Holtzclaw, is also an Eagle Scout. The ceremony was attended by Connor’s proud mother, Amy, his
grandparents, brother, and five cousins.
Congratulations
to Connor for a job well done!
The grant supports planned expansion that includes a 12.5 mile bus rapid transit route and the purchase of 13 buses to provide fast,
frequent, & reliable service. It
establishes a new link between Paine Field/Boeing in Everett and Regional
Growth Center in Bothell.
U.S.
Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations
Committee, and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Commerce,
Science and Transportation Committee, announced the new $43.19 million grant to
Community Transit of Snohomish County. The
grant is made possible by the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Capital
Investment Grant (CIG) program, a program championed by both Senators Murray
and Cantwell.
Senators
Murray and Cantwell have fought to strengthen investments in programs which
supports public transportation projects in communities across the United States. Representatives Rick Larsen and Suzan DelBene
have also been strong supporters of Community Transit’s efforts to establish
their second bus rapid transit route.
This
12.5 mile east-west Swift Green Line will include 34 total stations, two
transit terminals, 13 new buses, and street improvements with exclusive bus
lanes, transit signal priority, and intersection and sidewalk
enhancements. The Swift Green
Line will feature departures every 10 minutes on weekdays.
Welcome to the USS Ralph Johnson, the latest
guided-missile destroyer to be stationed at Naval Station Everett.
This new destroyer will be able perform traditional air warfare
missions and ballistic missile defense missions simultaneously.
County Councilmember Nate Nehring, Commander Jason Patterson, Council Vice-Chair Terry Ryan, Planning Division Manager Josh Dugan
The 512’ ship was built in Charleston, South Carolina. It was commissioned on March 24 before making its way to Naval Station Everett.
Welcome to Commander Jason Patterson and his entire crew of 300 brave men and women who serve our country with such dedication!
Members of Senator Patty Murray’s staff and I
were give a tour of the new terminal at Paine Field while it is under
construction. Service is expected to
begin in fall of 2018.
The
Snohomish County Career Fair was held April 24th at the Tulalip
Resort Casino. This was an effort to
match job seekers with employers in Snohomish County. Over 40 employers attended offering employment
opportunities.
Welcome
to Jeff Thomas and Crossroad Sign at its new location on 164th. Best wishes for your future success
and prosperity.
BOTHELL
Public Open House
Thursday, May 2, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Canyon
Park Middle School Library
Join us for an Open House to learn more about the 19th
Ave SE/232nd St SE/23rd Ave SE Non-motorized Improvements Project! This project
is proposing to build sidewalk and bike lane improvements near Canyon Park
Middle School in connection with the Washington State Department of
Transportation (WSDOT) Safe Route to Schools Program and the Safe Streets &
Sidewalks Levy. The route encompassing 19th Ave SE, 232nd St SE, and 23rd Ave
SE is designated as a safe walk route for students who live within one mile of
the school. The City’s project team members will be on hand to answer your
questions. If you aren’t able to attend but would like information, contact
Yongqing Zhu, Capital Project Engineer at Yongqing.zhu@bothellwa.gov or
425.806.6830.
Opening Day of
Bothell Farmers Market
Friday, June 1, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Country Village
Kick off the 21st annual Bothell Farmer’s
Market! The market will be open every
Friday, June 1 through September.
MILL CREEK
Bead with you
Friday, May 4,
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Mill
Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy.
Create Star Wars-inspired fuse bead magnets and check out our display of
books, movies, music and DVDs. Age
group: Tween/Teens (10 – 18)
Mill Creek Garage Sale:
Saturday, May 5, 8:00 AM – 5 PM
The City of Mill Creek has citywide garage sales on the
first Saturday of May and October each year. Make a day of it in Mill Creek,
and enjoy lunch and other shopping. www.millcreektourism.com
Art Walk
Saturday, May 12, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Mill Creek Town Center
The City of Mill Creek's Art & Beautification Board
partners with Mill Creek Town Center to present the annual Summer Art Walks.
These free events, which take place from 5 to 8 p.m., are tons of fun for the
whole family. Attendees can walk through Town Center and visit local artists
and local businesses.
GRAND OPENING - New Mill Creek Senior Center
The new facility is located at Vintage of Mill Creek,
4111 133rd Street SE, Mill Creek.
The official Grand Opening will be held from 11 am – 2 pm. Spring classes start May 2018. For more information contact Terry Schuler at
425-948-7170 or email:Terrys@mynorthshore.org.
Day of Hope
Saturday, May 19, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Once a year more than 2000 volunteers participate
throughout Snohomish County completing big and small projects in their
communities. County parks, local Elementary and High schools, Cocoon House,
McCollum Pool, Trinity Home, Interfaith Home, family residences and senior
citizen’s homes are among some of the projects that are populated by a “sea” of
volunteers. Also, oil changes, haircuts, car washes, manicures and a health
clinic will be provided free of charge in various locations.
For more information call (425) 876-7161 or email: david@hopecreekcf.org
GRAND OPENING - Mill Creek Farmer's Market
Friday, May 25, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Mill Creek Farmers Market opens May 25 and will run
each Friday from noon to 5 p.m. through Aug. 31. The market will be located in
the Mill Creek City Hall North parking lot at 15720 Main St.
In addition to fresh produce from local farms, the market
will include artisan products from local entrepreneurs. Information about
current offerings leading up to the first market and throughout the season will
be available at www.facebook.com/millcreekfarmersmarket.
Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony
Monday, May 28, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Veterans Monument 15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy
Kick-off Memorial Day weekend festivities with a commemorative ceremony at the
Mill Creek Veterans Monument located next to Library Park. The ceremony
includes remarks from the mayor, a prayer from the Mill Creek police chaplain,
a laying of a wreath, singing of the National Anthem by the Mill Creek Chorale,
and a flag raising ceremony. Community members will have an opportunity to pay
their respects by laying carnations at the monument to honor those who have
given their life in the service of our country.
Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 28, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Between LA Fitness,15024 Main St., and City Hall North,
15720 Main St.
Join the Mill Creek community in honoring those who
have died in active service to the United States at the largest Memorial Day
parade around. The emcee will be located by Starbucks (15517 Main St.).
Programs listing parade participants also will be available at public
thoroughfares to the street. The programs also include coupons for local
businesses.
MOUNTLAKE TERRACE
Lori Knight Mixed-Media Exhibit
May 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Time: All Day
Mountlake Terrace Library 23300 58th Avenue W Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Cost: FREE
Lori Knight is a mixed-media artist whose work
incorporates vintage photos, treasures found, mixed papers, acrylics, oil
pastels and more to convey nostalgic stories.
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