Councilmember Nehring's June Newsletter

Snohomish County, Washington sent this bulletin at 06/01/2025 06:00 AM PDT

Dear North County Neighbors,

I hope you and your family are enjoying the beautiful weather we’ve been experiencing. Here is a summary of this month’s newsletter with the full content below:

🙏 Memorial Day & National Day of Prayer: Attended the Arlington Memorial Day Parade and local National Day of Prayer ceremonies; honored fallen service members and united in prayer for the nation.

🥞 Community Events: Joined Fire District 21's pancake breakfast and celebrated the grand opening of Smokey Point Community Park—both fostering local connection and safety awareness.

🚓 Honoring Public Safety: County Council passed resolutions recognizing National Correctional Officers and Law Enforcement Officers Weeks, highlighting appreciation for local public safety personnel.

🏛 Government Collaboration & Budgeting: Participated in a County Electeds Meeting focused on prioritizing essential services in the county budget.

📺 SnoCoTV Launch & Economic Development: Celebrated the launch of Snohomish County TV and received updates from the Economic Alliance Snohomish County on business support initiatives.

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a time of solemn remembrance and gratitude for those who gave their lives in service to our country. This year, I had the privilege of attending the Arlington Memorial Day Parade alongside local veterans, fellow elected officials, and community members.

The annual parade and ceremonies remind us of the cost of our freedom and the men and women who paid that price. I penned a guest commentary for some of our local papers reflecting on Memorial Day, which you can read here.

In The News

Snohomish County Council Adopts Legislation to Address Nuisance RVs | My Everett News – May 1, 2025

County Council Corner: Offering thanks to volunteers at cold weather shelters | My Edmonds News – May 3, 2025

Snohomish County Council toughens enforcement on nuisance RVs | Everett Herald – May 3, 2025

Commentary: Reflecting on the true meaning of Memorial Day | Stanwood Camano News – May 26, 2025

Community Events

Jun. 7 – Marysville Poochella

Jun. 14 – Arlington Show and Shine Car Show

Jun. 14, 21, 28 – Arlington Music in the Park

Jun. 14 – Marysville Happy Parks Clean-Up

Jun. 28 – Stanwood Stanfest Concert

Jun. 29 – Stanwood Twin City Idlers Show and Shine Car Show

Darrington Community Calendar

National Day of Prayer

Held annually on the first Thursday of May, the National Day of Prayer is an opportunity for Americans to unite in prayer for the nation. This year’s events took place on May 1st. I had the honor of attending ceremonies in Everett and in Arlington.

The 2025 theme, “Pour out to the God of hope and be filled” (Romans 15:13), was a fitting reminder of the power of hope and unity. The County Council recognized the occasion by passing Resolution 25-016, which you can read here.

Fire District 21 Community Pancake Breakfast

On May 31st, Snohomish County Fire District 21 hosted a community pancake breakfast at Station 50. At the breakfast, community members enjoyed a great meal, met our local firefighters, and watched fire safety demonstrations from our district personnel.

These events provide valuable opportunities for community engagement and education. Thank you to Fire District 21 for your hospitality, delicious food, and commitment to public safety.

Honoring Law Enforcement

Public safety is the top priority of local government and the men and women who serve in these important roles sacrifice their own safety for ours. Last month, the County Council passed Resolution 25-019 Designating May 4-10, 2025, as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week and May 11-17, 2025, as National Law Enforcement Officers Week in Snohomish County.

The correctional and law enforcement personnel of the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office serve our communities with dedication and professionalism and I am grateful for their service.

Critical Areas Regulations (CAR) Updates

After adopting the County’s 20-year Comprehensive Plan, the County Council began updating its Critical Area Regulations (CAR), which help protect sensitive environmental areas like wetlands, streams, and steep slopes by limiting nearby development. On Wednesday, May 14, the Council adopted Ordinance 24-097, which strengthens protections for streams while preserving existing safeguards for other critical areas. This was a major effort, and I’m grateful for the hard work and dedication of the staff who contributed to this important ordinance.

County Electeds Meeting

Earlier this year, Treasurer Brian Sullivan began convening a group of Snohomish County Elected officials to discuss countywide priorities, budgetary challenges, and opportunities for collaboration.

In my role as County Council Chair, I attend these meetings on the Council’s behalf. These meetings allow county leaders to hear from each other and partner on shared priorities. At our last meeting, we discussed the importance of prioritizing core services of county government (those required by the state constitution, state law, and the county charter) before discretionary programs are funded.

This was a great discussion and I am looking forward to working with my colleagues to put these principles into action in future budgets.

Snohomish County TV

After years of planning, Snohomish County TV (SnoCoTV) officially launched last month. This new local access channel brings transparency and access to county government directly into residents' homes.

SnoCoTV is available on channels 41 and 541 (Ziply) and 22 and 322 (Comcast), and it will broadcast County Council meetings, court proceedings, public service announcements, and other county content.

This is a big step forward for government accessibility and a great way to stay informed and engaged.

I send out monthly newsletters to keep you informed about what I am working on and how I am representing the residents of North Snohomish County on the County Council. Please feel free to reach out to me at 425-512-4810 or Nate.Nehring@snoco.org.

Sincerely,

Nate Nehring
Councilman, District 1

Snohomish County Council

3000 Rockefeller Ave., M/S 609
Everett, Washington 98201

8th floor, Robert J. Drewel Building
Phone: 425-388-3494
E-Mail: Nate.Nehring@snoco.org

Russell Wiita, Legislative Aide