Published on February 19, 2020
LYNNWOOD, WA (February 19, 2020) - Mayor Nicola Smith has recently been selected to serve on the Community Transit Board of Directors and the Sound Transit Board of Directors. With the arrival of light rail in a few years to the Lynnwood City Center Station, Lynnwood must strategically and collaboratively work with our transportation partners to improve access and flow, in and around our city streets.
One of Lynnwood's strategic priorities is to 'fulfill the community vision for the City Center and Lynnwood Link light rail'which calls for Lynnwood to 'invest in efficient, integrated, local and regional transportation systems.'
"This is a great honor, and a valuable opportunity that gives Lynnwood a strong voice in advocating for transportation improvements for South Snohomish County," stated Mayor Nicola Smith."I pledge to serve Lynnwood and continue our strong advocacy so that our city seizes this opportunity to enhance transportation, and works towards achieving our vision of being a regional model for a sustainable, vibrant community."
On the Community Transit Board, Mayor Smith is one of nine elected officials from Snohomish County. On the Sound Transit Board, she is one of three elected officials from Snohomish County to serve along with ten electeds from King County, four from Pierce County and the secretary of the Washington State Department of Transportation.
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To find more information on the Community Vision, visit www.LynnwoodWA.gov/VisioningLynnwood and to learn more about Lynnwood's Strategic Plan 2018-2022 and the top five Strategic Priorities, visit Mayor Smith's webpage at www.LynnwoodWA.gov/Government/Mayor-Nicola-Smith
Julie Moore, Public Affairs Officer jmoore@LynnwoodWA.gov 425-670-5023