Snohomish County Council held a public hearing on Jan. 7, 2026, and unanimously approved four ordinances: vacating a small unopened portion of 40th Street SE adjacent to private property; granting a nonexclusive franchise to Warm Beach Christian Camps; authorizing an interlocal with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for Chinook Marsh access and maintenance; and updating county minimum parking regulations tied to state law changes.