Todd Tatum previously served as the city’s director of community, culture and economic development.
The council unanimously approved the 0.1% increase, which will go into effect next year.
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Erika Barnett and Alex Newman received 49% and 42% of the vote, respectively.
The city agreed to pay South County Fire for services from June to December. Residents will pay directly starting January 2026.
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Three newcomers are facing off for Position 3 on the council, currently held by council President Neil Tibbott.
Police searching for a suspect who stole and abandoned a South County Fire Ford F-150 on Friday.
More than 40 firefighters took over an hour to extinguish the fire that began around 4 a.m. Friday.
Assistant Chief Loi Dawkins will begin in the role Aug. 1. She has more than 23 years of law enforcement experience, including three years in Edmonds.
By a vote of 5-2, the council decided to put the $14.5 million property tax levy lid lift to voters in November.
If the City Council approves Assistant Chief Loi Dawkins’ appointment on Tuesday, she will begin her term as chief Aug. 1.
After a public hearing, the City Council voted 5-2 to place the resolution on next week’s consent agenda for final approval.
From 1–6 p.m. July 13, porches and storefronts will turn into stages hosting a variety of local musicians.
The council will hold a public hearing next week on the permanent, multi-year levy resolution.
The Edmonds Arts Commission is hosting 20 shows from July 8 to Aug. 24, featuring a range of music styles from across the Puget Sound region.
Will Morris, president of the Edmonds Police Officers Association, will serve as a non-voting liaison with the regional fire authority.
Documents show the 29-year-old driver may have stolen the car three days before the pursuit, which left two passengers dead.
Edmonds police investigated the scene at Southwest County Park and determined there is no current threat to public safety.
