It’s officially summer! It’s also the start of the 4th of July holiday week which means that there will be lots of family activities and events happening around the county. I’ve created a list below to highlight some of my family’s favorite planned activities for this time of year.
As a reminder, the discharge of fireworks is banned within the Urban Growth Boundary in Snohomish County. If you need to report the illegal discharge of fireworks, please use the non-emergency line at 425-407-3999. Enjoy the holiday and please be safe!
Last month, I visited the Mountlake Terrace City Council to provide an update on Snohomish County business. This month, I will be providing a similar update to Bothell City Council members and the public who attend. I will be attending the July 30th Bothell City Council Special Meeting, you can find meeting details using this link. I am very grateful for opportunities to share what I’m working on at the County to the local leaders and communities I serve.
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Last week, I was able to tour the Palisade Village facility in Everett. Palisade Village is a pallet shelter featuring a 40-unit gated village offering private, dignified shelter for adults with historically difficult barriers including legal histories, substance use and behavior disorders, pets, and personal property. Palisade is a result of a partnership between the city of Everett and the Everett Gospel Mission. It was a great opportunity to see this site in-person and I’m grateful for the work that the staff provide for our community. |
A wonderful place to take the family during the summer season is Kayak Point Park which is now officially reopen for picnics and beach days. The new design is aimed to provide additional recreation space, move parking away from the shoreline, improve the boat launch, and make habitat improvements. To note, the pier will be closed throughout the summer while it is being worked on. You can learn more about the project here.
The Snohomish County Public Works team was recently nationally recognized for the Little Bear Creek Advance Mitigation Site. The site was named the national 2024 Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association. The 17-acre project is a now protected mitigation site which allows the county to be proactive in addressing future mitigation requirements. The project team was able to return the site to a high-functioning forested wetland. The project involved removing 17 structures, 4.25 acres of wetland fill, 1,200 feet of drainpipe and electrical conduit, and more than 37,000 square feet of impervious surface, and adding 6,300 cubic yards of compost and wood chip mulch and more than 21,000 native plants. The total project cost $4.2 million. |
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For the second year in a row, myself and Councilmember Nate Nehring were invited to Evergreen Boys State which is an event hosted by American Legion and emphasizes that each individual has an essential role and carries a corresponding responsibility for the character and success of their government. I find that every year, the groups are full of curious, energetic and engaged young men who want to make their communities better. The discussions are always inspiring and a great reminder that the future will be led by a creative and unique generation. Thank you for having us! |
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