Lynnwood to cut nine employees, $11.7M in spending amid $10.7M deficit

Key takeaways:

Mayor Christine Frizzell announced plans to cut $11.7 million in expenses and lay off nine employees to address a $10.7 million 2025-26 budget shortfall.

All general fund departments were asked to cut expenses by 3–10%.

The council also discussed a development agreement and temporary financial backing for “The District” redevelopment project.

The City of Lynnwood plans to cut $11.7 million in expenses from its adopted 2025-26 biennial budget, including the elimination of nine staff members in an attempt to address a $10.7 million shortfall, Mayor Christine Frizzell announced Monday at a city council meeting. The council also reviewed a redevelopment agreement and a short-term financing plan with the Lynnwood Public Facilities district regarding their redevelopment plan n