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Council confirms Lodging Tax committee member, approves resolution and vouchers
Summary
Council confirmed Emily Sorensen to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, approved Resolution 202607 supporting Lynnwood City Center planning, and passed voucher and payroll approvals on the unanimous consent agenda.
Lynnwood — At its May 11 business meeting, the Lynnwood City Council confirmed Emily Sorensen for position 3 on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee by voice vote, adopted Resolution 202607 by unanimous consent and approved the listed claims and payroll on the consent agenda.
Appointment: Ryan Busch introduced Emily Sorensen, director of sales at the Courtyard by Marriott in Lynnwood. Councilor Mata moved and seconded her appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for a term ending Dec. 31, 2026. Council confirmed Sorensen by voice vote.
Consent agenda: On unanimous consent the council approved Resolution 202607, a resolution supporting the Lynnwood City Center and South Lynnwood neighborhood planning application and Opportunity Zone consideration, and approved claims totaling $1,403,305.17 for the period 04/17/2026–05/03/2026 and payroll in the amount of $1,804,201.85 dated 05/01/2026.
Why it matters: The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee helps guide spending of lodging‑tax revenues for tourism and events; Resolution 202607 signals council support for planning and grant applications tied to the city center and neighborhood planning work.
What’s next: Sorensen will serve on LTAC pending administrative confirmation; staff will continue work on the city center plan and associated Opportunity Zone application.
