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Lynnwood mayor, council debate vetting and process after candidate withdrawal; special business meeting set
Summary
Mayor Frizzell said troubling information about a finalist led to that person’s withdrawal and reminded council it must appoint a replacement by April 5; councilors debated background‑check options and whether to reopen the application process or proceed with two remaining nominees.
Mayor Christine Frizzell opened the March 17 work session by addressing a “disturbing” set of disclosures that emerged after councilors had shortlisted candidates to fill a council vacancy, saying the candidate withdrew and that the council had followed Resolution 2024‑08 in the appointment process.
The mayor told council that the city must appoint a replacement by April 5 or Snohomish County will make the appointment. Council members spent more than an hour discussing how to vet applicants going forward and what process to use before a final vote.
Background‑check options summarized by staff included: a police/criminal-record check that typically returns results in 24–48 hours for a small fee, a full background investigation used for department directors (performed by an outside consultant, 2–4 weeks, estimated $5,000–$7,000),…
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