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Snohomish council confirms Jim Woodard as finance director; Flynn abstains
Summary
The Snohomish City Council confirmed Jim Woodard as Finance Director/City Treasurer on July 7, 2026, in a 6-0 vote with Councilmember David Flynn abstaining; the appointment followed public comment and council deliberations.
The Snohomish City Council confirmed Jim Woodard as Finance Director/City Treasurer at its July 7, 2026 regular meeting. Councilmember Gabe Jacobs moved confirmation and Council President Felix Neals seconded; six councilmembers voted in favor and Councilmember David Flynn abstained, recorded in the minutes as “Motion passed (6-0).”
Mayor Aaron Hoffman had recommended Woodard for the post. The minutes record that public comment was received and that councilmembers deliberated before voting; the record does not transcribe the public comments or the details of deliberations.
The confirmation completes the mayor’s personnel recommendation; the minutes do not specify an effective date for Woodard’s start in the Finance Director/City Treasurer role. The council conducted other routine business after the vote and adjourned at 7:47 p.m.
