On Nov. 13, MLT City Council reviewed a proposed 1% property tax increase for 2026, adding about $2.84 annually for the average household.
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MLT Council weighs 1% property tax increase, reviews fee changes for 2026 | MLTnews.com
Key takeaways: The Council reviewed a proposed 1% property tax increase for 2026, adding about $2.84 annually for the average household. Third-quarter
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December 17, 2025 at 3:14 AM
On Nov. 13, MLT City Council reviewed a proposed 1% property tax increase for 2026, adding about $2.84 annually for the average household.
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Nov. 6: MLT City Council voted 6-0 to authorize the city manager to sign change orders not to exceed an additional $283,758 with Granite Construction for the Transit Connection Corridor Project. Councilmember Erin Murray was absent from the meeting.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Nov. 6: MLT City Council voted 6-0 to authorize the city manager to sign change orders not to exceed an additional $283,758 with Granite Construction for the Transit Connection Corridor Project. Councilmember Erin Murray was absent from the meeting.
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On Nov. 6, MLT's DEIC Commission reported their survey to City Council. 65 ppl responded w/ one responding in Spanish, one by email & two on posters at Welcoming Week. Respondents were mostly:
Female (63%)
White (54%)
U.S.-born (nearly 90%)
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Female (63%)
White (54%)
U.S.-born (nearly 90%)
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City Council reviews DEI Commission draft and term limits, approves funding for transit project | MLTnews.com
The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Nov. 6 meeting reviewed the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission (DEIC) strategic plan and the results of
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December 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
On Nov. 6, MLT's DEIC Commission reported their survey to City Council. 65 ppl responded w/ one responding in Spanish, one by email & two on posters at Welcoming Week. Respondents were mostly:
Female (63%)
White (54%)
U.S.-born (nearly 90%)
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Female (63%)
White (54%)
U.S.-born (nearly 90%)
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MLT City Council voted 6-0 to cancel the contract w/ Flock Safety.
“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
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“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
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‘Time to pull the plug’: MLT City Council votes to cancel Flock contract | MLTnews.com
The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday business meeting voted 6-0 to cancel the City’s contract with the Flock Safety license plate
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December 5, 2025 at 11:36 PM
MLT City Council voted 6-0 to cancel the contract w/ Flock Safety.
“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
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“We’ve heard from our residents about the many troubles & challenges that this has this possibility of bringing. I think it’s time to pull the plug,” said Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl.
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Sam Doyle won the Mountlake Terrace City Council Position 1 race by 20 votes.
The recount by the Snohomish County Elections Office confirmed that Doyle received 2,674 votes, while incumbent Rick Ryan received 2,654 votes.
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The recount by the Snohomish County Elections Office confirmed that Doyle received 2,674 votes, while incumbent Rick Ryan received 2,654 votes.
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It's official: After recount, Sam Doyle has won the MLT Council Position 1 seat | MLTnews.com
Following a mandatory machine recount that showed her winning by 20 votes, Sam Doyle was certified Tuesday afternoon as the winner of the Mountlake
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December 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Sam Doyle won the Mountlake Terrace City Council Position 1 race by 20 votes.
The recount by the Snohomish County Elections Office confirmed that Doyle received 2,674 votes, while incumbent Rick Ryan received 2,654 votes.
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The recount by the Snohomish County Elections Office confirmed that Doyle received 2,674 votes, while incumbent Rick Ryan received 2,654 votes.
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“Prior to 2021, we had focused our efforts on what was known as the BUILD program, or the RAISE program,” he said. “In 2021...we actually changed the designation criteria in that program so that half of all awards starting in 2021 went to communities below 200,000 in population size.” #MLTNews
December 1, 2025 at 7:12 PM
“Prior to 2021, we had focused our efforts on what was known as the BUILD program, or the RAISE program,” he said. “In 2021...we actually changed the designation criteria in that program so that half of all awards starting in 2021 went to communities below 200,000 in population size.” #MLTNews
On Oct. 16, MLT City Council voted 6-0 on the property annexation of 24229 48th Ave. W. Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl was absent from the meeting.
The 4.4-acre property is surrounded by city limits and lies within Mountlake Terrace’s Urban Growth Area. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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The 4.4-acre property is surrounded by city limits and lies within Mountlake Terrace’s Urban Growth Area. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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City Council hears options in emergency funding, approves property annexation | MLTnews.com
The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday meeting agreed to a rate increase to continue participating in the Snohomish County Department of
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December 1, 2025 at 6:50 PM
On Oct. 16, MLT City Council voted 6-0 on the property annexation of 24229 48th Ave. W. Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl was absent from the meeting.
The 4.4-acre property is surrounded by city limits and lies within Mountlake Terrace’s Urban Growth Area. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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The 4.4-acre property is surrounded by city limits and lies within Mountlake Terrace’s Urban Growth Area. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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On Oct. 16, MLT City Council agreed to a rate increase to continue participating in Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management’s interlocal agreement. If approved, it'd raise city’s annual service from $34,934 in 2025 to $46,322 in 2026. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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City Council hears options in emergency funding, approves property annexation | MLTnews.com
The Mountlake Terrace City Council at its Thursday meeting agreed to a rate increase to continue participating in the Snohomish County Department of
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November 25, 2025 at 5:15 PM
On Oct. 16, MLT City Council agreed to a rate increase to continue participating in Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management’s interlocal agreement. If approved, it'd raise city’s annual service from $34,934 in 2025 to $46,322 in 2026. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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On Oct. 9, MLT City Council met w/ state lobbyists to discuss an extra $300K the city is asking from the state to replace the MLT Library’s roof & HVAC system, & $1.15M to replace the roof & HVAC system at the Mickey Corso Clubhouse in Ballinger Park.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
On Oct. 9, MLT City Council met w/ state lobbyists to discuss an extra $300K the city is asking from the state to replace the MLT Library’s roof & HVAC system, & $1.15M to replace the roof & HVAC system at the Mickey Corso Clubhouse in Ballinger Park.
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On Oct. 9, MLT City Council reviewed the city's $4.2M budget gap thru 2030 w/ reserves dipping below its minimum requirement by 2027. The updated financial forecasts show reserves have been reduced by about $3.2M following year-end close.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM
On Oct. 9, MLT City Council reviewed the city's $4.2M budget gap thru 2030 w/ reserves dipping below its minimum requirement by 2027. The updated financial forecasts show reserves have been reduced by about $3.2M following year-end close.
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On Oct. 2, the MLT City Council also proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. MLT Police Department Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator Danielle Singson accepted the proclamation & talked about the purple light bulbs. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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City Council approves new transportation impact fee, EV charging stations and fund structure | MLTnews.com
Key takeaways City Council votes 7-0 to approve the city’s updated transportation impact fee of $6,051. The council authorizes the city manager to sign an
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November 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
On Oct. 2, the MLT City Council also proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. MLT Police Department Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator Danielle Singson accepted the proclamation & talked about the purple light bulbs. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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On Oct. 2, MLT City Council voted 7-0 to approve city’s updated transportation impact fee of $6,051. TIF is a one-time charge paid by new developments to help fund projects that add capacity & support growth in city’s transportation system. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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November 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
On Oct. 2, MLT City Council voted 7-0 to approve city’s updated transportation impact fee of $6,051. TIF is a one-time charge paid by new developments to help fund projects that add capacity & support growth in city’s transportation system. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews
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On Sept. 25, the Mountlake Terrace City Council paused on installing #Flock camera system designed to help find missing/kidnapped ppl & stolen vehicles by taking a photo of its rear. This allows ID of its color, license plate, make and model. #MLTNews #localjournalism
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‘Don’t track me’: MLT residents continue to voice concerns about Flock as Council discusses options for oversight | MLTnews.com
After nearly three hours of discussion about Mountlake Terrace’s new Flock license plate reader system approved by the council in June – and a proposal to
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November 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
On Sept. 25, the Mountlake Terrace City Council paused on installing #Flock camera system designed to help find missing/kidnapped ppl & stolen vehicles by taking a photo of its rear. This allows ID of its color, license plate, make and model. #MLTNews #localjournalism
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On Sept. 18, the Mountlake Terrace City Council voted 7-0 to adopt the city’s first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). It's a blueprint & guide for the city to expand urban forest canopy & maintain existing trees and their health.
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City Council adopts Urban Forestry Management Plan, reviews public safety costs | MLTnews.com
The Mountlake Terrace City Council on Thursday voted 7-0 to adopt the city’s first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). The UFMP is a blueprint and guide
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November 16, 2025 at 11:06 PM
On Sept. 18, the Mountlake Terrace City Council voted 7-0 to adopt the city’s first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). It's a blueprint & guide for the city to expand urban forest canopy & maintain existing trees and their health.
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Also on Sept. 11, city staff presented the Mountlake Terrace’s DEI Strategic Plan, led by Deputy City Manager Carolyn Hope.
The city’s population has grown by 20% since 2010.
Foreign-born population has risen by 61% since 1990.
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The city’s population has grown by 20% since 2010.
Foreign-born population has risen by 61% since 1990.
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November 15, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Also on Sept. 11, city staff presented the Mountlake Terrace’s DEI Strategic Plan, led by Deputy City Manager Carolyn Hope.
The city’s population has grown by 20% since 2010.
Foreign-born population has risen by 61% since 1990.
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The city’s population has grown by 20% since 2010.
Foreign-born population has risen by 61% since 1990.
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On Sept. 11, the Mountlake Terrace City Council heard a presentation about the condition of city’s facilities, including City Hall, Recreation Pavilion, library, city operations facility, Mickey Corso Clubhouse & the police station. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews #localjournalism
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‘We can’t put our heads in the sand’: City Council reviews aging public facilities, hears DEIC report | MLTnews.com
You can read Part 1 of the Sept. 11 City Council meeting here. Key takeaways City Council hears a summary of six aging public buildings with
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November 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
On Sept. 11, the Mountlake Terrace City Council heard a presentation about the condition of city’s facilities, including City Hall, Recreation Pavilion, library, city operations facility, Mickey Corso Clubhouse & the police station. #MLTNews #MyMLTNews #localjournalism
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We just rebranded!
#MLTNews is now My MLT News.
Lynnwood Today is now My Lynnwood News
My Edmonds News remains the same
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MLTnews is now My MLT News | MLTnews.com
Dear Readers: To ensure more consistent branding across all three of our community news sites, we have updated the names and branding for the our
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November 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We just rebranded!
#MLTNews is now My MLT News.
Lynnwood Today is now My Lynnwood News
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#MLTNews is now My MLT News.
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On Sept. 18, MLT City Manager Jeff Niten shared w/ City Council the rising costs of public safety services, which makes up 42.7% of city’s 2025 general fund of $21.18M, which excludes capital, utility, street operation & recreation funds.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:38 PM
On Sept. 18, MLT City Manager Jeff Niten shared w/ City Council the rising costs of public safety services, which makes up 42.7% of city’s 2025 general fund of $21.18M, which excludes capital, utility, street operation & recreation funds.
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On Sept. 18, the MLT City Council adopted its first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), a blueprint and guide for the city to expand urban forest canopy and maintain existing trees and their health.
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City Council adopts Urban Forestry Management Plan, reviews public safety costs | MLTnews.com
The Mountlake Terrace City Council on Thursday voted 7-0 to adopt the city’s first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP). The UFMP is a blueprint and guide
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November 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
On Sept. 18, the MLT City Council adopted its first Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP), a blueprint and guide for the city to expand urban forest canopy and maintain existing trees and their health.
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This is why every vote matters.
Incumbent MLT Councilmember Rick Ryan is 3 votes ahead of challenger Sam Doyle in the Nov. 7.
Doyle has been slowly catching up, who was about 250 votes behind Ryan on Nov. 5.
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Incumbent MLT Councilmember Rick Ryan is 3 votes ahead of challenger Sam Doyle in the Nov. 7.
Doyle has been slowly catching up, who was about 250 votes behind Ryan on Nov. 5.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
This is why every vote matters.
Incumbent MLT Councilmember Rick Ryan is 3 votes ahead of challenger Sam Doyle in the Nov. 7.
Doyle has been slowly catching up, who was about 250 votes behind Ryan on Nov. 5.
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Incumbent MLT Councilmember Rick Ryan is 3 votes ahead of challenger Sam Doyle in the Nov. 7.
Doyle has been slowly catching up, who was about 250 votes behind Ryan on Nov. 5.
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On Sept. 11, the MLT City Council heard the first presentation about the Mountlake Terrace Urban Forest Management Plan, which aims to protect and grow the city’s urban forest over a 5- to 10-year period.
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Council learns about city's first Urban Forest Management Plan, considers new branding | MLTnews.com
Key takeaways City councilmembers heard a presentation about the Mountlake Terrace Urban Forest Management Plan, which aims to protect and grow the city’s
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November 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
On Sept. 11, the MLT City Council heard the first presentation about the Mountlake Terrace Urban Forest Management Plan, which aims to protect and grow the city’s urban forest over a 5- to 10-year period.
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I started covering Mountlake Terrace city gov't in September. A recap of what's been happening.
On Sept. 4, City Council discussed 2026 FIFA World Cup’s regional impact & community involvement, including statewide fan zones, watch parties & transit upgrades. #MLTNews
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On Sept. 4, City Council discussed 2026 FIFA World Cup’s regional impact & community involvement, including statewide fan zones, watch parties & transit upgrades. #MLTNews
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MLT City Council hears 2026 FIFA World Cup’s potential city and state economic impact | MLTnews.com
Key takeaways The City Council discussed the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s possible regional impact, opportunities and community involvement – including
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November 9, 2025 at 12:09 AM
I started covering Mountlake Terrace city gov't in September. A recap of what's been happening.
On Sept. 4, City Council discussed 2026 FIFA World Cup’s regional impact & community involvement, including statewide fan zones, watch parties & transit upgrades. #MLTNews
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On Sept. 4, City Council discussed 2026 FIFA World Cup’s regional impact & community involvement, including statewide fan zones, watch parties & transit upgrades. #MLTNews
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“Climate Protection: Global warming — federal inaction and taking personal responsibility” — MLTnews
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August 11, 2025 at 12:43 AM
“Climate Protection: Global warming — federal inaction and taking personal responsibility” — MLTnews
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“Get ready for wildfire smoke season: Smoke Ready Week starts Monday” — MLTnews
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“Get ready for wildfire smoke season: Smoke Ready Week starts Monday” — MLTnews
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This is where I plan to be today.
This is where I plan to be today.
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This is where I plan to be today.
This is where I plan to be today.