EVERETT — As Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell seeks a second term, she faces three-time mayoral candidate and current City Council member George Hurst.

The election comes as the city faces a $10.7 million shortfall by the end of 2026 . Frizzell and Hurst differ on how to best address the shortfall, which largely stems from lower-than-expected revenues from sales taxes, construction permits and red-light cameras.

The city is also navigating changes brought by last year’s arrival of Link light rail , including increases in certain types of crime and developments in the city’s downtown.

The mayor’s salary is about $112,000 per year, according to the municipal code . As of Monday, Hurst had raised $14,005 for his campaign, according to campaign finance records . Frizzell h

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