The Lynnwood City Council on Dec. 8 is set to vote whether to increase permit and licensing fees to offset the City’s $8 million 2026 general fund deficit, vote on an inflation wage increase for non-represented City employees and discuss a proposed public safety sales tax increase. Additionally, four new Councilmembers are scheduled to take their oaths of office during the Monday business meeting. That will be followed by a discussion regarding the process to fill the Position 6 seat, which will be vacated by Councilmember George Hurst after he takes office as mayor in January.

Fee increases

Two ordinances on Monday’s agenda aim to update city fee structures to address inflation and cost recovery. The first ordinance proposes a 12% increase in permit fees to achieve full cost recovery fo

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