Lynnwood council reviews cuts, layoffs amid budget deficit
EVERETT — As the city of Lynnwood faces a $10.7 million budget deficit, the City Council discussed department cuts Monday, including nine employee layoffs.
In July, Lynnwood Mayor Christine Frizzell asked each city department to cut 10% of their budget, with the exception of courts and police, which cut 4% and 6%, respectively. Finance Director Michelle Meyer presented a memo detailing the cuts to the City Council on Monday.
On Sept. 10, the city gave nine employees layoff notices. The positions included an equity advisor, senior finance specialist, permit technician, planner, assistant finance director, database administrator, computer support specialist, recreation manager of senior programs and recreation coordinator of senior programs.
“I continue to be amazed with the quality of our employees who serve our community daily, day-to-day operations, policy implementations, public safety and caring for everything the city is responsible for comes down to people helping people,” Frizzell said. “It was with heavy hearts and much consideration that cuts were made to staff last week.”
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