Community Recovery Center Project

The City of Lynnwood is moving forward on a project to rebuild and reimagine our Community Justice Center. We are designing and building a purpose-built police department, a re-imagined misdemeanor jail, and a remodeled court, which will allow us the necessary space and function to bring the best justice services to our community. 

In August 2021, a task force was formed to evaluate the possibility of locating a Community Recovery Center on the site of the Community Justice Center. The task force objective was to review the Community Justice Center plans to see if there was a way to incorporate more health and mental health services without changing the original design footprint.  On September 7, 2021, Chief Jim Nelson, and Representative Lauren Davis presented the findings from the task force to the Lynnwood City Council.  

On September 13, 2021, City Council adopted Resolution 21-06 to build a Community Recovery Center on the site of the Community Justice Center.

To date, we have received $3 million in funding from Snohomish County. We have submitted an application for a $1.9 million grant through the Department of Commerce. We are actively seeking the remaining funding from the Washington State Legislature and have significant legislative support from our local representatives.

City Council Meetings

September 7, 2021: Taskforce Presentation and Recommendations
October 18, 2021: Council Approves Contract for Community Recovery Center Design Services
December 13, 2021: FYI Memo to Council - Update on design of the Community Recovery Center
January 31, 2022: Community Recovery Center Presentation

Community Open House

February 15, 2022: Community Recovery Center Project Virtual Open House