Stephanie Wright's eNewsletter
Snohomish County Council
3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 609
Everett, Washington 98201
8th floor, Robert J. Drewel Building
Phone: 425-388-3494
Email: Stephanie.Wright@snoco.org
JoshuaThompson, Legislative Aide
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A new North Sound Behavioral Health facility opened to patients this week at the Denney Juvenile Justice Center in Everett. This state-of-the-art facility will give the county another set of tools to address mental illness, addiction, and challenges related to the opioid epidemic. It will have two units, totaling 32 beds: One unit (16 beds) will focus on adults with a primary addiction to opioids, while the other unit (16 beds) is designed to treat adults with addiction issues and mental health needs.
The Denney project has had many stakeholders and partners, including Snohomish County Superior Court, Snohomish County Human Services, North Sound Behavioral Health Organization, and Pioneer Human Services, who are operating in the new facility. The renovation of the facility was funded by an $11.37 million appropriation from the State Legislature to the Department of Commerce and $3.34 million from North Sound Behavioral Health Organization. The County Council added $2.8 million in funding, for a total budget of $17.51 million.
Nonprofit organizations, for-profit developers, and government agencies are encouraged to submit applications to develop affordable rental housing, create shelter projects, and improve homeownership development. An estimated $1.2 million in federal funds under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is anticipated to be available for the 2022 program year, and an estimated $793,222 under the Chemical Dependency Mental Health Sales Tax (CDMH) program available for the 2022 program year. Projects must benefit low-income persons in Snohomish County.
Details of eligibility and other program requirements are available in the NOFA at the following link: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/754/Housing-Projects. Applications must be completed and returned to the Snohomish County Human Services Department by 4:00 p.m. on August 31, 2021. For additional information contact Jackie Anderson, the county’s manager for Housing and Community Services, at 425-388-3237 or jackiem.anderson@snoco.org.
The City of Lynnwood, Lynnwood Chamber and Lynnwood Convention Center have partnered to host a Lynnwood Job Fair on August 10th at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Bring copies of your resume, meet with businesses looking to hire and even interview on-site. WorkSource, Edmonds College and Sno-Isle Libraries will also be available during the Job Fair to provide resume review, career and education information and employment resources. This event will be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center on Tuesday, August 10th, from 3pm – 7pm. Learn more by visiting the Lynnwood City Event Calendar or contacting Christy Murray at cmurray@LynnwoodWA.gov or 425-670-5044.
Employers Attending:
- Althea's Footwear Solutions, Inc
- Careforce
- Chipotle
- City of Lynnwood
- Claim Jumper
- Community 1st Credit Union
- Compass Health
- Costco Wholesale
- DJ/Journey School Lynnwood/DRC
- Hops N Drops
- lululemon
- Macy's
- Mary Grace Allstate Insurance
- Mr. Kleen 76 Stations
- Oil & Vinegar
- Pacific Bridge Pediatric Therapy
- PF Changs
- PSC Security
- PTY Services
- Service Alternatives
- SERVPRO of Lynnwood
- The Terrace at Beverly Lake Memory Care
- U.S. Bank
- Washington National Guard
- ZARA USA, Inc
- More businesses joining now!
The current preliminary Snohomish County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan is an update to the previous plan that was prepared in 2013. Periodic updates to county solid waste plans are required by Washington State law. This plan was prepared with the assistance of the County’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee that included representatives of the cities and towns in Snohomish County, as well as citizens and business representatives and other stakeholders. The intent of this plan is to guide solid waste activities, including recycling, waste collection and disposal.
The preliminary review copy of the Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Plan is now available. The public is encouraged to review the plan and submit comments on this plan by Friday, August 13th at 5pm.
This plan is also being reviewed by the Washington Department of Ecology and other state agencies. Comments received from all sources will be considered in the production of the next draft, which will be prepared later this year and then offered for adoption by the participating cities, towns, and Snohomish County.
Please submit your comments on the plan to Jo-Anne Antoun by 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 13, 2021. Jo-Anne may be reached at jo-anne.antoun@snoco.org
Taste Edmonds will return August 20th - 22nd, featuring live music, food trucks, beer and wine bars, and games. Due to construction in the traditional location, the event has moved to the Francis Anderson Center Field, at 700 Main St., in Edmonds. Due to the change of venue, daily capacity has been reduced, but those who purchase tickets in advance will be guaranteed entry.
This event also raises funds for free community events enjoyed throughout the year, such as the 4th of July Parade and Fireworks Show, Classic Car and Motorcycle Show, the Halloween Tick-or-Treat Night, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony. Tickets and information can be found at the Taste Edmonds website.
The 2021 Evergreen State Fair is a few weeks away and all involved are hard at work on the finishing touches. Some of the things you will not want to miss this year include:
- Discount gate admission, Carnival Wristbands, and a Weekday Round-up package great ways to save. They are on sale now through August 25. For Fair Time Tickets visit: etix.com
- Evergreen Speedway will have three Monster Truck shows with Megasaurus, a Sprint Car series and of course, DEMO DERBY! Tickets on sale after Aug 2nd.
- Indoor vendors will be located in the Event Center this year, with a lot of open space to shop.
- Evergreen Marketplace is an artisan market of items made in Washington. It will be located in the Display Hall along with other wonderful displays.
The Fair may look a little different this year, with a mix of annual tradition, some new elements, and a community that has not come together to celebrate since 2019. We hope you join us August 26-31 & Sept 2-6th, in Monroe.
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