Lynnwood City Councilmember Josh Binda Monday announced the launch of “Fair Pay Lynnwood,” an effort to raise Lynnwood’s minimum wage for some businesses from the current $16.66 to $20.24 by next summer. In a media event at the Lynnwood Transit Center, Binda was joined by local union leaders, including Seattle mayoral candidate Katie Wilson, the executive director of King County’s Transit Riders Union.

The initiative is intended for businesses with 15 or more employees or those grossing over $2 million annually, said Binda, who is on the November ballot for reelection to his Position 3 seat on the Lynnwood City Council. Large employers with over 500 employees would be required to raise wages by July 2026. Businesses employing between 15 and 499 people will implement the new wage in

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