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The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office continues to actively investigate the whereabouts of Jonathan Hoang who went missing from his home in March. The public is asked to keep an eye out for Jonathan and if spotted, take a picture and call 911 immediately. Jonathan has autism and can respond to his name, but may not be able to communicate further.
The public is also asked to share pictures and social media coverage of Jonathan to help raise awareness and bring Jonathan home to his family. Information about the search can be found here: https://snohomishcountywa.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=7302
Our deputy staff and support staff have worked hard on this case just as they do with all the cases that have come in before and after this one. The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office takes their responsibility to the community seriously and many carry cases like this with them, on-duty, and off-duty. I'm sending my best wishes for a positive outcome.
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Councilmember Nehring and I were selected as Chair and Vice Chair of council this year and we have been working to implement a series of family-friendly and wellness initiatives as part of our council leadership goals. One of the goals was to have an employee event and encourage more community events on the campus. The Executive and Human Services Department hosted “Snohomish County Family Day” on the county campus for county employees and their families to highlight our departments and have a fun time with lawn games, kids’ activities, music, and more. At the event, the county council had a booth to share more about the work that we do. There was also an opportunity to put a pie in a councilmember’s face! It was a great event and a wonderful turnout.
The county is the third largest employer in the county (after Boeing and healthcare providers) with approximately I take seriously the responsibility to support our county employees in ways that strengthen their ability to serve the public while also supporting their households. I thank each and every one of our 3,500 employees and am grateful for their public service.
Here’s some pictures from Family Day – including some of a pie in my face!
Pie in the face - the "After Pic!" (Photo Credit Jeth Vistar)
With Council Office Staff and Councilmember Mead at Family Day
The magic will come alive at the Evergreen State Fair which starts up next week! My family looks forward to the fair each year and I am especially excited for opening day festivities. The Fair this year runs from August 21-26 and August 28-Sept1 from 10:30a-10p daily. The Evergreen State Fair is It is a proud tradition of Snohomish County to celebrate agriculture, community and the culture of our area. This year is expected to be as exciting as ever with newly added features like pony rides, roving hula hoop acrobatics, and old time photos. You can buy tickets in advance and save money on admissions and carnival wristbands.
You can follow the Evergreen State Fair on Facebook or Instagram for up-to-date information. And to plan ahead for your trip to the fair this year, please take a look at the website.
This month starts a 6-part movie series, “Immigration Nation,” hosted by the Snohomish County Human Rights Commission to share movies about how recent ICE expansions have impacted families. The movie nights are free and open to the public. This next movie will be on Thursday, August 21 at 6p and held at the Snohomish County Campus first floor meeting room. Hot dogs and snacks will be provided.
After a public open house and initial survey about the Martha Lake Airport Playground Renovation Project, it's now the fun part of choosing a playground! Take a look at the playground design alternatives and let us know your preference. The online survey is open until August 25.
This project will renovate the existing playground at Martha Lake Airport Park to replace outdated equipment with accessible playgrounds. It will also provide additional seating and conduct public outreach to determine the preferred features. Learn more on the project webpage here.
The Snohomish County Arts Commission is proud to announce the first-ever Kayak Point Arts Festival, a free, family-friendly, music-centered event taking place on Saturday, September 13, from 9a-5p at Kayak Point Regional Park. This all-day celebration of local music and community will feature live performances by six bands and an ice cream truck will be on site offering frozen treats for purchase.
Councilmember Nehring and I as this year’s council leadership team have been working to implement a series of family-friendly policies and events across the county this year and I’m glad to see that this event is moving forward. The Snohomish County Arts Commission has been a great leader for this event and I’m glad that it will be able to promote the arts and family-friendly events in our county.
WorkSource is hosting a free Hiring Information Session coming up on Monday, August 18, from 1-3p for the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, & Families (DCYF). If you are interested in a career in child welfare and social services, I would encourage you to join for the event. Staff will be available to share more about the positions at DCYF that are available, and to also share tips for successful applications and interview techniques. Please see this flyer for more information.
The Snohomish Health District is offering a number of free vaccine clinics across the county to help school children access immunizations needed to meet back-to-school requirements. There is no cost to patients and appointments are available but not required. Check out the post below or visit this website for more information.
We are all aware of the shortfall in early learning and child care facilities in Snohomish County and several local organizations are working hard to close that gap in services. One of the gaps is in adequate training and business acumen to operate a child care business. If you’re considering opening a child care facility, but don’t know where to start, please consider registering to join the WA Families Thrive “Grow Your Child Care Business” presentation coming up on August 23 from 10-12a at the Connect Casino Road meeting center. The event is free and you can register here. For more information please email snocoearlylearning@gmail.com.
The Sound Transit Everett Link Extension has another opportunity for public input as they continue to make their way through the design phase. Before August 28, the public is welcome to share input as it relates to the National Environmental Policy Act scoping, including recommending alternatives to be studied for the Environmental Impact Statement. Comments regarding the State Environmental Policy Act were previously collected and will be combined with these comments. Take a look through the online participation page for more information and to participate in providing feedback.
The City of Mukilteo recently released their Fall Recreation Guide. The Mukilteo Parks and Recreation Department has activities for all ages and interest levels. Some events are free to join and some are a reasonable fee, but scholarships are available for those who qualify. Take a look and save the date for the upcoming Boo Bash, Merry Mukilteo, and other events you may enjoy. The last few pages also have updates on city business to help you stay informed.
It's a beautiful time of year to be out 'n about in Snohomish County! Here are some pics:
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With the 38th Legislative District delegation: Rep. Julio Cortes, Rep. Mary Fosse, and Senator June Robinson at their recent Town Hall event that I moderated. |
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With the attendees at the Showcase Event for the new Mobile Opioid Treatment Clinic. |
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With friends at the recent LETI Community Event |
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At Nubian Jam with Representatives April Berg and Brandy Donaghy and representatives from West African Center which recently received a donated surplus county vehicle! |
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With Paula and other supporters at a recent fundraising event at The New Mexicans benefiting The Recovery Cafe. A fun and delicious night! |
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