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Lynnwood council interviews candidate for History and Heritage Board
Summary
The council interviewed Jody (last name variously transcribed) for a seat on the History and Heritage Board; the candidate described 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard and interest in community history projects and wooden‑boat programs.
The Lynnwood City Council interviewed a candidate to serve on the History and Heritage Board during the April 21 work session. Fred Wong, arts, cultural and heritage coordinator, introduced the applicant and briefly outlined his background.
The candidate, appearing as Jody (surname transcribed variously in the record), told the council he served about 20 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, lived in Virginia and Alaska, and worked in Kodiak as a corrections officer. He said he has been a Lynnwood resident for nearly four years and expressed interest in community history projects, including a possible community boat‑building project and partnering with local organizations such as the Center for Wooden Boats.
Council members asked about the applicant’s interest in Lynnwood history and how his background would contribute to the board. Council member Hirst said, “His passion for history came through,” while Council member Bridal asked how the candidate would use his career experience on the board. The applicant suggested projects that would document contemporary local life and partner with seniors to capture recent everyday history; he also recommended bringing boat‑building or Coast Guard history to local displays.
The council did not take a formal vote during the work session; staff said next steps for the application process would follow the board’s normal appointment procedures.
