Council approves Sonoma County outreach team initiative for community support

The Mountlake Terrace City Council held a work session on July 10, 2025, focusing on various community initiatives and budgetary considerations. The meeting began with discussions surrounding the anticipated costs for 2026, particularly in relation to ongoing projects funded by opioid settlement dollars. Council members expressed the need for clarity on future funding timelines to ensure that necessary adjustments could be made within the budget if required.

A significant portion of the discussion centered on the SCOUT Program, which aims to provide outreach and support to vulnerable populations in the community. Council members acknowledged the positive impact of the program and expressed gratitude for the partnerships that have facilitated its success. A motion was made and unanimously approved to authorize the mayor to sign the interlocal agreement for the SCOUT Program, highlighting the council's commitment to addressing community needs.

The council also addressed the cancellation of the upcoming meeting scheduled for July 17, 2025, and confirmed that the agenda for the next meeting on July 24 would be provided in due course. Following this, the council entered an executive session, which was expected to last approximately 30 minutes, with no actions anticipated to follow.

In closing remarks, Council Member Page emphasized the importance of the SCOUT Program, particularly in reaching out to homeless veterans in the community. He noted the need to ensure that resources are communicated effectively to those who may not be aware of the support available to them.

Overall, the meeting underscored the council's proactive approach to community welfare and fiscal responsibility, with a focus on leveraging available resources to support residents in need.