LYNNWOOD—The council will consider an ordinance to establish a Youth Council and discuss a 25% increase to Public Defender Service costs in a mid-budget cycle adjustment at its upcoming Business meeting on August 11, at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

Establishing a Youth Council within the City of Lynnwood

Council Members are to review a proposed Youth Council ordinance.

On May 21, 2025, Council Members Josh Binda and Derica Escamilla presented a draft ordinance to establish a Youth Council and requested Council feedback regarding whether the body should be formally structured as a Board/Commission or as a program. Council requested that the task group return with clearly outlined options and a recommendation at a future meeting.

On July 14, 2025, Council voted to intend to establish the Youth C

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