Library Board

The Library Board is an advisory board of the City of Lynnwood whose duties shall be to advise and recommend to the Mayor and City Council in regards to the general supervision of the library facilities and programs in accordance with the contract for library services with the Sno-Isle Regional Library. For more information on
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City Council

Councilmember (7 positions): 4 Year Term Council President and Vice President: 1 year terms, elected by the Council from within the Council The City of Lynnwood has a strong Mayor/Council form of government. The seven Councilmembers are elected directly by the people for staggered four-year terms, representing the community at large rather than individual districts
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Councilmember Mark Smith

Councilmember Mark Smith grew up in Lynnwood and is a graduate of Lynnwood High School (’79) and the University of Washington (’86). He lived and worked in Japan for many years as a university instructor before returning to Lynnwood in 2004 with his wife, Miho, and their two children, Hannah and Raymond. He has worked
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Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is charged with adopting rules for the regulation of personnel administration within the uniformed services (Police and Fire) of the City of Lynnwood. They oversee the recruitment and selection process for these services, including a competitive testing program to determine the qualifications of persons interested in such employment. The three members
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Neighborhoods and Demographic Diversity Commission

The Neighborhoods & Demographic Diversity Commission is an advisory body whose duties shall be to monitor demographic trends of the City of Lynnwood and identify and recommend to the Mayor and City Council ways to encourage mutual understanding among citizens about the increasing demographic diversity of Lynnwood by: Connecting and partnering with neighborhood, community, educational,
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Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is an advisory commission to the City of Lynnwood. The Commission’s duties include advising and making recommendations to the Mayor and City Council regarding historical and cultural recognition and preservation activities. Please visit our Historical Photos webpage to see some of Lynnwood’s fascinating past. The public is invited to attend and to
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Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner is a quasi-judicial official appointed by the City Council to provide impartial, professional services to the City. “Quasi-judicial” refers to matters which state law or state courts have said must be handled in much the same way as court proceedings. Quasi-judicial proceedings require the protection of the due process rights of every
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