Snohomish County public meetings in 2025

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hold hearings regarding property assessment appeals. The agenda includes several individual and business cases involving specific parcel IDs.

• Hearing for RIGHT WILLIAM & MARKS DOUGLAS (Parcel 00685500600200)
• Hearing for THOMAN EVAN A (Parcel 00870202420100)
• Hearing for BOTHELL HIGHLANDS CENTER LLC (Parcel 27052900100800)
• Confidential hearing for JAIN SUKRITI & LATH ANKIT (Parcel 00889400800200)
• Hearing for M V 1997 AN LLC (Parcel 00813300000101)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive briefings regarding a proposed Light Rail Community zone and the Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan. The light rail briefing covers proposed land use changes near planned stations in the southwest unincorporated urban growth area. The climate resiliency briefing discusses planning efforts led by the Office of Energy and Sustainability.

• Briefing on proposed Light Rail Community (LRC) zone
• Proposed LRC zone amendments to site access, landscaping, and parking requirements
• Proposed inclusionary housing and amenity area standards for LRC and MUC zones
• Briefing on the Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan (CwCRP)

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from their October 28, 2025, meeting. Commissioners also received briefings on the proposed Light Rail Community zone and the Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 28, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hold hearings regarding property assessment appeals. The agenda includes two specific cases scheduled for 15 minutes each.

• Case 0315-25C: Dry Traci A Ttee (Parcel ID: 01032600220600)
• Case 0099-25C: McGuire Dawn Marie (Parcel ID: 00672900500400)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hold hearings regarding specific property tax assessments. The agenda lists several individual and business cases involving parcel ID disputes.

• Hearing for DRPN LLC (Parcel ID: 00696900620500)
• Hearing for DRPN LLC (Parcel ID: 00696901120600)
• Hearing for Watson Kevin (Parcel ID: 01121900000400)
• Hearing for Tang Chiawei & Chen Weiling (Parcel ID: 01032901130240)
• Hearing for All About Kids LLC (Parcel ID: 00463300300402)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom on December 10, 2025, to hear several property tax appeal cases. The agenda lists specific parcel IDs and scheduled hearing times for various individuals and entities.

• Hearing for DU KEVIN (Parcel ID: 01102800001100)
• Hearing for ROONEY TRACY G/JULIE A (Parcel ID: 01181505042100)
• Hearing for BATY EVAN ROY (Parcel ID: 27040100400400)
• Hearing for ZHU DINGZHI (Parcel ID: 00815600100900)
• Hearing for SEATTLE YOUTH HOME SERVICES LLC (Parcel ID: 00392100000603)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard five property tax petitions on December 10, 2025, and sustained the Assessor's initial valuations in each case. The board marked "Sustain" for all five petitions, leaving the initial values unchanged. The Assessor's representative appeared for two petitions and did not appear for three. The minutes do not record vote tallies or the board members' individual votes beyond Dave Little being listed as present.

• Sustained valuation of $950,800 for BATY EVAN ROY, 16307 2ND DR SE, BOTHELL (Assessor's rep did not appear)
• Sustained valuation of $370,000 for ZHU DINGZHI, 1410 W CASINO RD UNIT 9, EVERETT (Assessor's rep did not appear)
• Sustained valuation of $423,000 for MACLEOD COLIN/KATHRYN, 10025 9TH AVE W UNIT A-101, EVERETT (Assessor's rep did not appear)
• Sustained valuation of $4,290,000 for SEATTLE YOUTH HOME SERVICES LLC, 832 W CASINO RD, EVERETT (Assessor's rep appeared)
• Sustained valuation of $9,630,000 for VENUS HOSPITALITY GROUP LLC, 22922 15TH AV SE, BOTHELL (Assessor's rep appeared)

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding its regular December meeting. The agenda consists of standard procedural items—call to order, roll call, agenda modifications, approval of September minutes, member updates, and the coordinator's report—with no continued or new business listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 5, 2025
• Coordinator's report
• Board members' updates

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board approved its agenda and the September 5, 2025 minutes, then discussed priorities for the county's weed control crew. Board members voiced support for the Coordinator's proposal to reduce or stop work on projects that don't involve regulated noxious weeds, and the Coordinator said he would draft a letter or similar document for the board to review and pass by motion at a future meeting. No formal motion on that proposal was recorded; the board also agreed to revisit its meeting schedule once two full-time staff are hired.

• Approved the agenda without modifications (all in favor)
• Approved the September 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• No motion recorded on reducing non-noxious-weed control projects; Coordinator to draft letter for future board review and possible motion
• Agreed to revisit the 4-meetings-per-year schedule once two full-time staff are in place
• No continued business and no new business recorded

Ethics Commission

The Commission will review the status of ethics complaints and discuss a proposed code change regarding how often the Commission is required to meet. Nicole Gorle, Council Staff, will provide an update on this requirement.

• Update on code change regarding Ethics Commission meeting frequency requirement

The Snohomish County Ethics Commission approved a proposal to change its meeting frequency to once in January and then as needed, pending sponsorship from a County Councilmember. The commission also discussed complaint statuses, a vacancy, and the complaint process, and scheduled its next meeting for January 16, 2026.

• Approved proposal to meet once in January and as needed (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 16, 2026

Design Review Board

The Snohomish County Urban Center Design Review Board is meeting to review the Bothell Ridge Apartments project (File No. 23-114741 PA). The applicant will present the project narrative, site plan, exterior elevations, and landscape plan. Public comment is allotted 3 minutes per speaker, followed by board deliberations and recommendations.

• Bothell Ridge Apartments project review (File No. 23-114741 PA)
• Public comment period: 3 minutes per speaker
• Applicant presentation: site plan, elevations, landscape plan
• Board deliberations and recommendations

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a Zoom meeting to hear two property assessment appeals. The board will consider appeals from Clark Michael & Dorothy M and Strong Shirley C. regarding their property valuations.

• Appeal 1245-24E: Clark Michael & Dorothy M, Parcel ID 00628300005000, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 1246-24E: Strong Shirley C., Parcel ID 00901000111000, 9:15 AM

The Board of Equalization heard petition 1246-24E from Shirley C. Strong regarding the assessed value of a condominium at 6918 208th St SW Unit 110, Lynnwood. The board sustained the initial value, meaning no change was made to the assessment. The hearing lasted from 9:00 to 9:16 AM.

• Sustained initial property value for petition 1246-24E

SCT Executive Committee

The SCT Executive Committee will review the formal action timeline for January and February and update agendas for upcoming Steering Committee meetings. The committee will also receive a Treasurer's Report for October and an update on speakers for the 2025 General Assembly.

• Approval of November 5, 2025, meeting minutes
• October Treasurer’s Report and Memo
• Review of January/February Steering Committee Formal Action timeline
• Update on SCT 2025 General Assembly Speakers/Program

The Executive Committee approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025, meeting. Members also reviewed and approved the agendas for the upcoming January 28 and February 25 Steering Committee meetings. The committee received a report on the October treasurer's statement and an update on the 2025 General Assembly program.

• Approved November 5, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 28 and February 25 Steering Committee agendas (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on December 1, 2025, to consider six appeals from property owners challenging their property assessments. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and hearing times, but no details on the nature of the disputes or the board's decisions.

• EARL FAMILY AVONDALE LLC appeal (Parcel ID 00538000015600 et al) at 9:00 AM
• WESLEY MOLONEY appeal (Parcel ID 00772700000600) at 9:30 AM
• JUDY EVANS appeal (Parcel ID 28051800301800) at 9:45 AM
• HAZELBROOK ROBERT appeal (Parcel ID 28082100401000) at 10:00 AM
• LISANNE/KNOWLES YURICICH appeal (Parcel ID 00484500702700) at 10:15 AM

The Board of Equalization reviewed eight property tax petitions on December 1, 2025. The Board sustained the initial values for three properties owned by EARL FAMILY AVONDALE LLC and accepted adjusted values for five other properties.

• Sustained initial value of $139,000 for petition 0936-24C
• Sustained initial value of $156,500 for petition 0937-24C
• Sustained initial value of $112,100 for petition 0938-24C
• Accepted adjusted value of $890,700 for petition 5001-25AR
• Accepted adjusted value of $529,100 for petition 5002-25AR
• Accepted adjusted value of $219,900 for petition 5003-25AR
• Accepted adjusted value of $1,495,100 for petition 5004-25AR
• Accepted adjusted value of $1,051,300 for petition 5005-25AR

SCT Community Advisory Board

The board will review a draft memo regarding CAB restructuring and discuss membership and responsibilities. The meeting also includes an overview of the upcoming January 28th Steering Committee agenda.

• Approval of October 18, 2025, minutes
• Review of draft CAB Restructuring memo to Steering Committee
• Discussion of CAB roles, responsibilities, and membership
• Confirmation of CAB representative for the January Steering Committee meeting

The Community Advisory Board approved the October 18, 2025 minutes unanimously. Members discussed the CAB restructure, including roles, responsibilities, and term limits, and confirmed two members will attend the January Steering Committee meeting to provide an update. Co-chair Kate Nesse announced her departure to join the Boundary Review Board.

• Approved October 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Jason Grenn and Taj Sukhija will attend January Steering Committee meeting
• Agreed to provide CAB restructure update at Steering Committee meeting

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a meeting with the County Council, proposed changes to an agritourism bill, two PDS agriculture bulletins, and new board positions. The agenda also includes routine items like public comments, minutes approval, and updates from various county departments and partner organizations. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and updates.

• Agritourism bill proposed changes (Linda Neunzig)
• Two PDS Agriculture Bulletins (Sabrina Gassaway/Linda Neunzig)
• New Ag Board Positions
• Meeting with County Council (old business)
• Legislative update (TBD)

The board approved September minutes and formed a breakout committee to clarify proposed agritourism bill language, specifically addressing penalties and definitions for agritourism vs. other farm activities. Members also discussed filling a new forestry board position and reviewed updates on the Food and Farming Center and other programs.

• Approved September minutes (motion by Marv, second by Scott)
• Formed breakout committee for agritourism bill language (Keith, Marv, Bob, Scott volunteered)
• Agreed to begin marketing new forestry board position
• Discussed adding language to agritourism bill to clarify penalty reduction applies only to agritourism purposes

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for December 16, 2025.

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (ICC), a subcommittee of Snohomish County Tomorrow, is meeting to receive updates from WSDOT and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), discuss nominations for the RPEC Other Cities/Towns alternate positions, and review the status of the 2026 Regional Priority List. The committee will also discuss cross-jurisdictional cooperation for permitting and compliance of organized events like fun runs, triathlons, and bike rides, followed by project updates and announcements.

• 2026 Regional Priority List status update
• RPEC Other Cities/Towns alternate nominations
• Cross-jurisdictional permitting for fun runs, triathlons, bike rides
• WSDOT updates
• PSRC updates

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee meets to hear updates on economic development and tourism (including FIFA World Cup), tree canopy policy implementation, regional centers, and reports from the Department of Commerce and Puget Sound Regional Council. The agenda is discussion-only; no votes or decisions are listed.

• Economic Development Team/Tourism update with FIFA World Cup presentation
• Tree Canopy Policy Implementation update
• Regional Centers update
• Department of Commerce and Puget Sound Regional Council reports
• Next meeting January 8, 2026; no December PAC meeting

The Planning Advisory Committee heard that PSRC determined the Mariner and Ash Way Regional Growth Center applications do not meet the threshold for advancement to the PSRC Executive Board. The County and cities will collaborate with PSRC to strengthen the applications and resubmit during the 2027-2028 designation cycle. The committee also received updates on the unfunded Urban Tree Canopy policy implementation, economic development and FIFA World Cup marketing, and upcoming grant opportunities. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved minutes of October 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Noted PSRC determination that Mariner and Ash Way center applications do not meet threshold; will resubmit in 2027-2028

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review the September treasurer's report, and approve the agenda for the January 28, 2026 Steering Committee. They will also receive an update on speakers and programming for the 2025 General Assembly. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from October 1, 2025
• Treasurer's report for September, including financial report and memo
• Approve agenda for January 28, 2026 Steering Committee
• Update on SCT 2025 General Assembly speakers/program
• Next meetings: December 3, 2025 Executive Committee; December 10, 2025 General Assembly

The SCT Executive Committee met via Zoom and unanimously approved the minutes from their October 1, 2025 meeting. The committee also received a treasurer's report covering August revenue and an update on the 2025 General Assembly speakers and program.

• Approved minutes of 10-1-25 (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on October 29, 2025, to consider appeals from property owners challenging their property valuations. The agenda lists six appeals, each with a scheduled time and assigned hearing officer. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values based on the evidence presented.

• Appeal by Boardwalk Investment Corp (20 mins)
• Appeal by Albertsons LLC (20 mins)
• Appeal by Mall and Meridian LLC (30 mins)
• Appeal by Bridge33 Properties I LLC (30 mins)
• Confidential appeals 1150-24C, 1154-1157-24C, 1169-1170-24C

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on October 29, 2025, and voted to sustain the initial property values for four petitions. The board reviewed properties associated with Boardwalk Investment Corp, Albertsons LLC, and Bridge33 Properties LLC.

• Sustained property value of $3,796,000 for Petition 1150-24C (Boardwalk Investment Corp)
• Sustained property value of $11,693,000 for Petition 1153-24C (Albertsons LLC)
• Sustained property value of $648,500 for Petition 1169-24C (Bridge33 Properties LLC)
• Sustained property value of $5,810,200 for Petition 1170-24C (Bridge33 Properties LLC)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission is meeting to conduct a public hearing on Motion 25-405, which proposes allowing reduced setbacks for covered parking structures from road elements in the Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program. The commission will also receive informational briefings on a proposed water code requiring new development to connect to public water systems when available, and on the county's Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Public hearing on Motion 25-405: reduced setbacks for covered parking structures in Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program
• Informational Q&A on proposed Water Code (draft chapter 30.30.SCC) requiring connection to public water systems for new development
• Informational briefing on Hazard Mitigation Plan update, due by end of 2025
• Community Wildfire Protection Plan coordination with 50 planning partners
• Approval of September 23, 2025 meeting minutes

The Snohomish County Planning Commission unanimously approved a recommendation for Motion 25-405, proposing reduced setbacks for covered parking structures in the Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program. The commission also approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes, and received informational updates on a proposed water code and the Hazard Mitigation Plan update.

• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Motion 25-405 for reduced setbacks in the Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program (6-0)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee will hear briefings on the Workforce Snohomish economic overview, a DEM hazard mitigation progress update, and the Snohomish County Transportation Coalition (Snotrac). They will also review a draft recommendation from an exploratory committee. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and citizen comments.

• Briefing on Workforce Snohomish Economic Overview by Joy Emory
• DEM Hazard Mitigation Progress Update by Lucia Schmit, Rebecca Carpenter, Amy Lucas
• Snotrac update by Executive Director Brock Howell
• Review of draft recommendation from Exploratory Committee
• Approval of meeting minutes from 9/24/25

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss updates on labor market data, climate pollution reduction grants, a countywide climate resiliency plan, and hazard mitigation progress. The agenda includes presentations from external experts and agency staff, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Employment Security labor market update by North Sound Labor Economist Toby Paterson
• Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) presentation on building decarbonization funding
• Countywide Climate Resiliency Plan (CwCRP) update by BERK Consulting and Cascadia Consulting
• DEM Hazard Mitigation progress update by Program Analyst Rebecca Carpenter
• Updates from Department of Commerce and Puget Sound Regional Council

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee met on October 16, 2025, and approved the minutes from the September 11 meeting. The meeting consisted of informational updates from various agencies, including labor market trends, climate pollution reduction grants, the Countywide Climate Resiliency Plan, hazard mitigation progress, and state housing regulations. No formal decisions or votes were taken on substantive items.

• Approved minutes of 09-11-25 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is meeting on October 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM with Hearing Officer Dwight Phillips and Board Members Dave Little, Keith Bruce, and Susan Spencer. The agenda contains only one item: providing the Board with a list of resources for review. This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Provide Board with list of resources for review

The Board of Equalization met on October 13, 2025, to fulfill statutory requirements for the 28-day convening window. No cases were ready for hearing, and the clerk provided board members with a list of resources for independent review.

• Met to satisfy 28-day convening window requirement
• Reviewed resource list provided by clerk

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (ICC), a subcommittee of Snohomish County Tomorrow, is meeting to discuss and review the 2026 Regional Transportation Priority List, along with updates from WSDOT and PSRC. The agenda includes introductory comments, project updates, and announcements from committee members.

• 2026 Regional Transportation Priority List discussion
• WSDOT updates
• PSRC updates
• Project updates and announcements

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is meeting to review Board of Tax Appeals (BTA) cases. The agenda lists only this single item, with no other business or discussion topics specified.

• Review of BTA cases

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization convened to fulfill the statutory requirement for hearings during the 28-day convening window, but no cases were ready for hearing. The board discussed the results of BOE cases appealed to the BTA. No substantive decisions were made.

• Met to fulfill statutory hearing requirement (no vote recorded)
• Discussed results of BOE cases appealed to BTA (no action taken)

Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board

The Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to consider a request from Forterra for a funding use adjustment. The agenda contains only this item and standard procedural matters.

• Forterra request for funding use adjustment

The Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board heard a request from Forterra to transfer $520,350 in previously awarded Conservation Futures funding from the Ninety Farms project to the Foster Corn Maze project. The transfer was proposed because the Stillaguamish Tribe will fund Ninety Farms, making Foster Corn Maze a better fit for the program. No formal vote or decision was recorded; the board only discussed the request.

• Discussed Forterra request to transfer $520,350 from Ninety Farms to Foster Corn Maze (no vote recorded)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT) Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes from September 3, review the August treasurer's report, and discuss updates on the SCT e-newsletter and the 2025 General Assembly speakers/program. The agenda is largely routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from September 3, 2025
• Treasurer's report for August with financial report and memo
• Discussion of Snohomish County Tomorrow e-news 1st edition
• Discussion of SCT 2025 General Assembly speakers/program

The Snohomish County Tomorrow Executive Committee approved the minutes of its September 3, 2025 meeting on a unanimous vote. The committee received a treasurer's report covering August revenue from member dues, General Assembly ticket sales, and interest. Members discussed distribution of the first SCT newsletter and the timing of the official General Assembly invitation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the 9-3-25 meeting (unanimous)
• Received August treasurer's report (no action recorded)
• Discussed distribution and frequency of the first SCT newsletter (no action recorded)
• Discussed timing of the Executive's official General Assembly invitation (no action recorded)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is meeting to review the BOE Manual. The agenda contains only this procedural item, with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of BOE Manual

No cases were ready for hearing during this session. The clerk reviewed Department of Revenue materials and a video on distinguishing fact and opinion with board members.

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee meets to approve prior minutes and hear briefings from Community Transit, county human services on the Consolidated Housing Plan, DEM hazard mitigation progress, the Community Advisory Board, economic development/tourism, and an exploratory committee. The meeting is informational, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Community Transit CEO briefing on agency activities
• Human Services update on County's Consolidated Housing Plan
• DEM Hazard Mitigation progress update
• Economic Development Team/Tourism update from County Executive Office
• Exploratory Committee update from Mill Creek and Mountlake Terrace co-chairs

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee met via Zoom and approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting unanimously. The meeting included informational updates from PSRC, Community Transit, Human Services, DEM, Economic Development, and the Exploratory Committee, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes from 08-27-25 (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is holding its yearly joint meeting with the County Council. Topics include open space taxation, a forestry position, an ag tech program, the Ag Matrix, department workflow and permitting issues, new member onboarding, and projects proposed in agricultural land, including the Snohomish River Trail and Harvey Field.

• Open space taxation discussion led by Keith Stocker
• Forestry position update by Eric Fritch
• Ag tech program presentation by Bob Ricci
• Department workflow and permitting issues by Scott Luckie
• Projects proposed in ag land: Snohomish River Trail and Harvey Field

The Agricultural Advisory Board held a joint meeting with County Council, discussing open space taxation issues, a potential forestry position, and updates on ag tech. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Discussed open space taxation violations and legislative tweaks (no action)
• Discussed adding a forestry position to the board (no action)
• Reviewed ag tech program updates (no action)
• Discussed updating the Ag Matrix and interdepartmental coordination (no action)
• Discussed new member onboarding and parliamentary training (no action)
• Discussed concerns about Snohomish River Trail and Harvey Field projects (no action)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three items: a technical correction to minimum parking requirements, a correction to the Park Impact Fee schedule, and annual county-initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments. It will also receive a briefing on a motion to allow reduced setbacks for covered parking structures in the Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program. The Commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Hearing on amending minimum parking requirements in chapters 30.23A and 30.26 SCC to align with Senate Bill 6015 (2024)
• Hearing on correcting Park Impact Fee schedule table heading from 'Single Family Detached Unit' to 'Single Family'
• Hearing on Comprehensive Plan amendments adding a new policy and conditional zone, revising Housing Element, and updating Land Use Element Maps 1-6
• Briefing on Motion 25-405 to allow reduced setbacks for covered parking structures in the Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program

The Snohomish County Planning Commission held public hearings and voted to recommend approval of three code amendment packages: parking configuration updates, park impact fee schedule corrections, and county-initiated comprehensive plan amendments. It also voted to recommend denial of Amended Motion 25-336, a separate comprehensive plan amendment. All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with the final decision resting with the County Council.

• Approved parking configuration code amendments (9-0)
• Approved park impact fee code amendments (9-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan amendments (9-0)
• Denied Amended Motion 25-336 (8-1)

SCT Community Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Community Advisory Board (CAB) will meet via Zoom to approve May meeting minutes, confirm representatives for upcoming Steering Committee meetings, and continue a discussion on CAB roles, responsibilities, and membership. The board will also hear committee reports and take public comment. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-focused, with no major funding or policy decisions listed.

• Approval of May meeting minutes (7-17-25)
• Overview of September 24 and October 22 Steering Committee agendas
• Confirm CAB representative for September and October Steering Committee meetings
• Continued discussion on CAB roles, responsibilities, and membership
• Public comment period (5 minutes)

The Community Advisory Board approved the July 17, 2025 minutes unanimously. Members reviewed CAB roles, responsibilities, appointment processes, and term limits as part of an ongoing restructure discussion, and confirmed representatives for upcoming Steering Committee meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Kate Nesse as CAB representative to September Steering Committee meeting
• Confirmed Jason Grenn and Alice Armstrong as CAB representatives to October Steering Committee meeting

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including certification of Assessor Linda Hjelle, election of officers, and administration of the oath. No substantive appeals or decisions are on the agenda.

• Certification of Assessor Linda Hjelle
• Election of officers
• Administration of oath

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization convened on September 15, 2025, to certify the 2025 assessment rolls for the 2026 tax year. Dwight Phillips was appointed Chair and Robert Bodkin Vice-Chair; Sarah Smith and Allegra Clarkson were appointed clerk and assistant clerk. Members were sworn in per RCW 84.48, though two members were absent and will take the oath at a later hearing. No substantive decisions were made beyond organizational actions.

• Appointed Dwight Phillips as Chair
• Appointed Robert Bodkin as Vice-Chair
• Appointed Sarah Smith as clerk
• Appointed Allegra Clarkson as assistant clerk
• Certified 2025 assessment rolls for 2026 tax year
• Administered oath to members present

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (ICC), a subcommittee of Snohomish County Tomorrow, is meeting to hear updates from WSDOT and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), and to discuss a coalition against bigger trucks. The committee will also hold a group discussion on street trees and review objectives for a regional priority project list. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with no formal votes or contracts listed.

• Coalition Against Bigger Trucks presentation by Joshua Collins
• WSDOT updates from Mehrdad Moini
• PSRC updates from Jennifer Barnes
• Street trees group discussion led by Mike Todd
• Regional Priority Project List objectives discussion led by Doug McCormick

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee meets to hear presentations and updates on regional planning topics, including a UW Evans School study on building resilient local governments, Community Transit integration, hazard mitigation progress, a PSRC housing incentives survey, a County Council amendment on Maltby, and 2025 target reconciliation. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational and discussion-oriented.

• University of Washington Evans School presentation on Building Resilient Local Governments
• Community Transit update by Transit Integration Manager Chris Simmons
• DEM Hazard Mitigation Progress Update
• PSRC Housing Incentives Tool Survey presentation
• Snohomish County Council Maltby Amendment, Amended Motion discussion

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee approved the July 10, 2025 minutes unanimously. The meeting was primarily informational, with presentations on the Evans School's resilience certificate program, Community Transit planning, the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update, the PSRC housing incentives survey, and the Maltby amendment. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on three property tax appeals. The board will review evidence and decide whether to adjust the assessed values for the properties in question.

• SUNSTATE EQUIPMENT CO LLC appeal (Account ID: 2937003 et al)
• MAROSI DAVID/FORD-MAROSI CHERYL A appeal (Parcel ID: 32031300101800 et al)
• BITAR HAIFAA/HAWA HUSAM appeal (Parcel ID: 01070600000600)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard four property assessment appeals on September 10, 2025. For three petitions involving the same property owned by David and Cheryl Marosi, the board sustained the assessor's valuation. For one petition involving a property owned by Haifaa and Husam Bitar, the board accepted the assessor's valuation. No adjustments were made in any case.

• Sustained assessment on Petition 0675-21E (Marosi property)
• Sustained assessment on Petition 1698-22E (Marosi property)
• Sustained assessment on Petition 0636-23E (Marosi property)
• Accepted assessment on Petition 1226-24E (Bitar property)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to discuss open space taxation, a forestry position, an ag tech program, and permitting issues. The board will also hear updates on legislative matters, the ag coordinator, and various county departments, and will consider projects proposed in agricultural land, including the Snohomish River Trail and Harvey Field.

• Discussion of open space taxation
• Forestry position update
• Ag tech program discussion
• Projects proposed in ag land: Snohomish River Trail and Harvey Field
• Department workflow and permitting issues

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board met on September 9, 2025, but minutes approval failed for lack of quorum. The board heard an Assessors Office update on agricultural zoning inspections covering one of six county zones, and discussed adding or combining board positions (forestry, livestock/dairy, ag business) without deciding. Members also discussed reviewing ag bulletins line by line and a possible November agenda item on wetland fill affecting a creek, with no action taken.

• August board summary/minutes not approved — no quorum
• No decision on adding or combining Ag Board positions (forestry, livestock/dairy, ag business); to be discussed with County Council and Executive
• Assessors update: county split into 6 zones, zone 5 being inspected this year; inspectors in personal vehicles expected within 1-2 weeks, tracked mid-September to May
• Ag bulletin review discussed (sentence-by-sentence review of language/structure) — no action
• Wetland fill affecting creek/Chinook River headwaters raised as possible November agenda item; Linda to contact Eric Stockdale — no action
• Annual meeting with County Executive and Council noted for Tuesday the 23rd (Council 8th floor, Executive 7th floor)
• Harvey Field Airport expansion: final approval notification received, no FAA impact on initial permit process (reported update)
• Farmers Breakfast at the fair reported well attended; Buro delivered ice and scones to advertise Ag Tech program

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board is holding a routine board meeting. The agenda includes approving minutes from the June 6, 2025 meeting, receiving the coordinator's report, and addressing continued and new business. No specific actions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from June 6, 2025
• Coordinator's report
• Continued business
• New business

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board approved minutes from its June 6 meeting and received a coordinator's report on seasonal weed control and outreach. No new or continued business was taken up. The minutes record no other substantive decisions.

• Approved June 6, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• No continued business
• No new business

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, covering approval of the August 6 minutes, a July treasurer's report, and updates on an exploratory committee and planning for the 2025 General Assembly speakers and program.

• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2025
• Treasurer's report for July, including financial report and memo
• Update on Exploratory Committee
• Discussion of SCT 2025 General Assembly speakers and program
• Next meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. The Treasurer's report showed a fund balance of $145,231 as of July 31, 2025. Members also received updates regarding the Exploratory Committee and the draft General Assembly agenda.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear updates on PSRC board actions, and discuss action items including recommendations for regional project evaluation committee representatives. Briefings will cover a light rail community zone update, a tree canopy monitoring report, and an exploratory committee update. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused, with no major funding or ordinance decisions listed.

• Approval of 7/23/25 meeting minutes
• ICC 2025 RPEC recommendations for other cities/towns representatives
• Light Rail Community Zone update by Senior Planner Matthew Siddons
• Tree Canopy Monitoring Report presentation by Planner Diana Dannoun
• Exploratory Committee update by Mill Creek Mayor Pro Tem Stephanie Vignal

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee approved Steven Morikawa (City of Bothell) as the RPEC Other Cities/Towns representative for Snohomish County, and approved the July 23, 2025 meeting minutes. The committee received updates on the draft Light Rail Community Zone, the annual Tree Canopy Report, and the Exploratory Committee's work, but took no other substantive actions.

• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Steven Morikawa (City of Bothell) as RPEC Other Cities/Towns Representative for Snohomish County (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting with briefings on four items: a proposed expansion of the Maltby Urban Growth Area, amendments to minimum parking requirements, a proposed water code, and a correction to the Park Impact Fee schedule. The Commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting is open to in-person and remote participation.

• Briefing on Amended Motion 25-336 referring Maltby Urban Growth Area expansion (Future Land Use Map, Zoning Map, Policy Changes) for 2025 Annual Amendments
• Briefing on amending minimum parking requirements (chapters 30.23A and 30.26 SCC) to align with Senate Bill 6015 (2024)
• Briefing on proposed water code requiring new development to connect to public water systems when available
• Briefing on updating Park Impact Fee schedule table heading from 'Single Family Detached Unit' to 'Single Family'
• Approval of July 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes

The Snohomish County Planning Commission approved its July 22, 2025 minutes and received briefings on four new business items: a proposed Maltby Urban Growth Area expansion, minimum parking requirement amendments under state Senate Bill 6015, a new water code for new developments, and a correction to the SCC 30.66A Park Impact Fee code table heading. No final policy recommendations or votes on these proposals were recorded.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously
• Received briefing on Amended Motion 25-336 regarding Maltby UGA expansion
• Received briefing on proposed parking configuration amendments
• Received briefing on proposed water code for new developments
• Received briefing on SCC 30.66A Park Impact Fee code table heading update

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 11 property tax appeals on August 13, 2025. Each case involves a property owner contesting the assessed value of their property. The hearings are scheduled throughout the day, with each allotted 20-30 minutes.

• Thrasher's Corner Shopping Center LLC appeals on three parcels (27052000303300, 27052000302600, 27052000301200)
• Canyon Park Properties LLC appeals on two parcels (27052900200600, 27052000301200)
• HPTC Property LLC appeal on parcel 28042000401100 et al
• US Bank Corp Prop appeal on parcel 00816300000100
• Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery appeal on parcel 00620900000002

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on five property tax petitions on August 13, 2025. The board sustained the initial assessed values for all five properties, with no adjustments made. All decisions were unanimous.

• Sustained initial value of $45,458,200 for HPTC Property LLC (Petition 1019-24C)
• Sustained initial value of $5,211,800 for Benjamin Scott (Petition 1020-24C)
• Sustained initial value of $2,060,000 for U.S. Bank Corp Prop (Petition 0816-24C)
• Sustained initial value of $31,274,900 for Lynnwood Fee Owner LLC (Petition 0865-24C)
• Sustained initial value of $2,089,400 for KCP RE LLC (Petition 0905-24C)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board will discuss Department of Revenue agritourism rulings and two PDS Agriculture Bulletins. The meeting also includes updates from the Conservation District, Farm Bureau, and DCNR Ag Coordinator.

• Department of Revenue Agritourism ruling discussion
• Review of Agritourism Paper
• Discussion of two PDS Agriculture Bulletins
• Updates from Snohomish County DCNR and Conservation District

The Agricultural Advisory Board met on August 12, 2025, to discuss updates regarding agricultural land tax classifications, agritourism policy, and upcoming planning initiatives. The board formally approved the minutes from their July meeting. Other agenda items, including PDS agriculture bulletins and legislative updates, were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved July meeting minutes (unanimous)

Ethics Commission

The Commission will hold a remote meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The agenda also includes a status update on ethics complaints and an opportunity for new business.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Status of Ethics Complaints

The Commission elected Commissioner Wichert as Chair and Commissioner Strand as Vice-Chair. Staff proposed an ordinance to amend the County Code regarding meeting frequency, which the Commission did not object to.

• Elected Commissioner Wichert as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Commissioner Strand as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• No objection to staff moving forward with a proposed ordinance to amend meeting frequency in the County Code
• Scheduled next meeting for December 5, 2025

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a tentative hearing session on August 6, 2025, to consider nine property tax appeals from commercial property owners. Each appeal challenges a property valuation and is scheduled for a 20- or 30-minute hearing via Zoom or phone. The agenda lists the appellant, parcel ID, and hearing time for each case.

• Canyon Park Properties LLC appeals on parcels 27052900201500, 27052900204900, 27052900205000 (9:00, 9:20, 9:40 AM)
• Thrasher's Corner Shopping Ctr LLC appeal on parcel 27052000303000 et al (10:00 AM)
• Thrashers Corner-DQ LLC appeal on parcel 27052000303100 (10:30 AM)
• SREIT Mirabella LLC and SREIT Saratoga LLC appeals (10:50, 11:10 AM)
• CLI Timberline Court LLC and Carlo Prop LLC-Brenda Raceway appeals (11:30, 11:50 AM)

The Board of Equalization met to review property value petitions. The Board issued orders to adjust the assessed values for several properties owned by SREIT Mirabella LLC, SREIT Saratoga LLC, CLI Timberline Court LLC, and Carlo Prop LLC.

• Adjusted value for 805 112th St SE from $37,979,700 to $35,000,000
• Adjusted value for 11812 E Gibson Rd from $32,283,200 to $30,342,000
• Adjusted value for 1020 112th St SW from $30,807,700 to $28,600,400
• Adjusted value for 4525 164th St SW Unit DD 204 from $58,129,000 to $52,431,395
• Adjusted value for 4525 164th St SW from $78,489,300 to $70,912,405

SCT Executive Committee

The committee will review the June Treasurer’s Report and approve agendas for upcoming Steering Committee meetings. Members will also receive updates regarding the Exploratory Committee and the 2025 General Assembly focus.

• Approval of July 9, 2025, meeting minutes
• Review of June Financial Report and Memo
• Agenda approval for October 22, 2025, Steering Committee meeting
• Agenda approval for August 27, 2025, Steering Committee meeting
• Update on Exploratory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from July 9, 2025, and two upcoming meeting agendas. The Treasurer's report noted a fund balance of $144,741 as of June 30, 2025.

• Approved July 9, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for October 22, 2025, Steering Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved updated agenda for August 27, 2025, Steering Committee meeting (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on five property tax appeals. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values for these properties. The agenda is limited to these appeal hearings.

• Appeal 0949-24C: Marysville Investment Partners LLC, parcel 31053300206600, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0950-24C: Marysville Investment Partners LLC, parcel 31053300206700, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 1040-24C: GSIC II Onesixfour LLC, parcel 00372900900101 et al, 9:40 AM
• Appeal 5019-24AR: Wayne Heichel, parcel 27070600100100 et al, 10:10 AM
• Appeal 1013-24C: Avalon Bay Communities Inc, parcel 27052000201000, 10:40 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings to review property tax petitions and determine property values. The board processed multiple petitions for properties owned by Marysville Investment Partners LLC, GSIC II Onesixfour LLC, and various individual property owners. Decision values were established for the listed parcels across the county.

• Petition 0949-24C (Marysville Investment Partners LLC): Initial and decision value set at $24,845,500
• Petition 0950-24C (Marysville Investment Partners LLC): Initial and decision value set at $30,465,000
• Petitions 1040-24C through 1048-24C (GSIC II Onesixfour LLC): Initial and decision values sustained across multiple Lynnwood parcels
• Petition 5019-24AR (Wayne Heichel): Initial value $774,300 adjusted to decision value $768,700
• Petition 5020-24AR (Phyllis Carlton): Initial value $517,900 adjusted to decision value $319,800
• Petition 5021-24AR (Susan King): Initial value $43,900 adjusted to decision value $31,000
• Petition 5022-24AR (Mxwell Shaughn G & Deni B): Initial value $283,800 accepted at decision value $600
• Petitions 5023-24AR through 5025-24AR: Values adjusted or accepted for properties owned by Joshua Campbell, Estate of Barbara Moseley, and Maralee Swanson

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on six property tax appeals from various property owners. Each case involves a challenge to the assessed value of a specific parcel, with hearings scheduled in 20-30 minute slots starting at 9:00 AM. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and hearing times.

• Seattle Bus Properties LLC appeal (Parcel 00441400002201) at 9:00 AM
• KCP RE LLC appeal (Parcel 28042700203800) at 9:20 AM
• Huang Yun Hsiung & Kun Chei appeal (Parcel 27052000303400) at 9:40 AM
• Plaza at the Park - R LLC and Plaza at the Park - O LLC appeals (Parcels 27053000402100 and 27053000402200) at 10:00 and 10:20 AM
• Crystal Creek I Co LLC appeal (Parcel 27053000403300 et al) at 10:40 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard five property tax appeals on July 30, 2025, and sustained the assessor's initial values in all cases. Each petition was denied, with no adjustments made to the assessed values. The properties are located in Mukilteo and Bothell, WA.

• Sustained $2,570,000 value on 11601 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo (Petition 0971-24C)
• Sustained $3,150,000 value on 4224 Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo (Petition 0973-24C)
• Sustained $2,130,900 value on 20613 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell (Petition 0975-24C)
• Sustained $5,585,000 value on 22020 17th Ave SE Bldg A & B, Bothell (Petition 0986-24C)
• Sustained $5,025,000 value on 22102 17th Ave SE, Bothell (Petition 0987-24C)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear 11 property tax appeals on July 23, 2025, via Zoom/phone. Each case involves a property owner challenging their assessed value, with hearings scheduled for 20-30 minutes. The board will decide whether to adjust valuations based on evidence submitted by the June 23 deadline.

• CSH Harbour Pointe LLC appeal, Parcel 28042100100100, 9:00 AM
• RH Airport Commerce Center Associates, 3 appeals (parcels 00537900005701, 00537900005800, 00537900005903)
• PJP 5 LLC appeal, Parcel 28051800305400 et al, 1:00 PM
• Lynnwood Fee Owner LLC appeal, Parcel 00372701002500, 1:30 PM
• Bank of America NC2-150-03-06 appeal, Parcel 00513800010204, 1:50 PM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard 12 property assessment appeals on July 23, 2025, and sustained the assessor's initial values in every case, with no adjustments or acceptances. All decisions were unanimous, with no votes recorded against. The board also noted which property owners or representatives appeared and which did not.

• Sustained $22,500,000 value for CSH Harbour Pointe LLC (Petition 0171-24C)
• Sustained $3,555,000 value for RH Airport Commerce Center Associates (Petition 0352-24C)
• Sustained $4,140,000 value for RH Airport Commerce Center Associates (Petition 0353-24C)
• Sustained $3,850,000 value for RH Airport Commerce Center Associates (Petition 0354-24C)
• Sustained $1,297,400 value for PJP 5 LLC (Petition 0848-24C)
• Sustained $14,686,900 value for PJP 5 LLC (Petition 0849-24C)
• Sustained $3,373,800 value for PJP 5 LLC (Petition 0850-24C)
• Sustained $18,017,500 value for PJP 5 LLC (Petition 0851-24C)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee will meet to approve minutes, receive updates from PSRC, and hear briefings on the cost of parking on housing, New Starts Centers, and hazard mitigation progress. The meeting is primarily informational, with no final decisions scheduled.

• Briefing on cost of parking on housing by Planning Development Services Planner Jennifer Cao
• Briefing on New Starts Centers by Chief Recovery and Resilience Officer Kara Main-Hester
• DEM Hazard Mitigation Progress Update by department director and program staff
• Exploratory Committee presentation by co-chairs from Mill Creek and Mountlake Terrace
• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes

The SCT Steering Committee approved the June 25, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members received briefings on parking requirements' impact on housing affordability, New Start Centers progress, hazard mitigation plan updates, and the Exploratory Committee's focus areas. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved June 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four proposed code amendments: simplifying setback regulations, updating commercial and industrial zone standards, redefining 'church' to be more inclusive, and altering third-party certification requirements for rural cluster subdivisions. They will also receive a briefing on county-initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments. The Commission is advisory; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Hearing on setback regulations in SCC 30.23 and SCC 30.42B.145, including adjustments for covered parking structures
• Hearing on commercial and industrial zone standards (SCC 30.23.010), eliminating preliminary and final site plans in favor of official site plans
• Hearing on redefining 'church' in Title 30 SCC to use a neutral term for religious activities
• Hearing on rural cluster subdivisions (SCC 30.41C.030), changing third-party certification from subdivisions to individual dwellings
• Briefing on annual county-initiated Comprehensive Plan amendments, including new policy and conditional zone

The Snohomish County Planning Commission held public hearings and voted to recommend approval of several code amendments concerning road setbacks, commercial and industrial zone standards, places of worship definitions, and third-party certification requirements for rural cluster subdivisions. The commission also received a briefing on annual county-initiated comprehensive plan amendments and transportation docket updates.

• Approved June 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of setback code amendments as submitted by staff (7-1)
• Recommended approval of commercial and industrial zone standard code amendments as submitted by staff (8-0)
• Approved amendment to commercial and industrial zone standards allowing temporary security dwelling and storage structures during construction (8-0)
• Recommended approval of places of worship definition code amendments as submitted by staff (8-0)
• Recommended approval of rural cluster subdivisions third-party certification code amendments as submitted by staff (8-0)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 14 property valuation appeals, starting at 9:00 AM and continuing into the afternoon. The agenda lists each case with the property owner, parcel ID, and scheduled time. All hearings are part of the county's property tax appeal process.

• ROIC WASHINGTON LLC appeal at 9:00 AM (Parcel ID 28053200100100 et al)
• SCRIBER GARDENS LLC appeal at 9:30 AM (Parcel ID 00515400000101)
• ESC-ARBOR PLACE LLC appeal at 9:50 AM (Parcel ID 28053000407300)
• NPS INVESTMENTS LLC appeal at 10:10 AM (Parcel ID 28052800302300)
• DOBLER ROBERT C & LIZBETH K appeal at 2:00 PM (Parcel ID 00579800000803)

The Board of Equalization reviewed several property tax petitions to determine if initial assessed values should be sustained, accepted, or adjusted. Several petitions resulted in changes to the decision value for properties in Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, and Mill Creek.

• Sustained value for 6024 200th St SW ($12,188,900)
• Sustained value for 12800 19th Ave SE ($17,304,800)
• Sustained value for 13108 39th Ave SE ($3,108,900)
• Adjusted value for 15711 Mill Creek Blvd to $2,397,000
• Adjusted value for 4029 Alderwood Mall Blvd to $6,779,000
• Sustained value for 4211 Alderwood Mall Blvd ($6,144,000)
• Sustained value for 3432 Mission Beach Rd ($2,290,700)
• Adjusted value for property owned by Vaughn Alexander & Rachel to $17,500

SCT Community Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Community Advisory Board will meet to approve May minutes, review upcoming Steering Committee agendas, and hear an overview of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) housing from Planning and Development Services. The board will also continue discussions on its roles, responsibilities, and membership, and receive committee reports.

• Approval of May 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Overview of July 23 and August 27 Steering Committee agendas
• ADU housing overview by Senior Planner Amber Piona
• Discussion of Executive Committee feedback from June 4 meeting
• Public comment period

The board approved the minutes from the May 15, 2025, meeting. Members were confirmed to represent the advisory board at upcoming Steering Committee meetings in July and August. Discussion regarding a committee restructure was tabled until September.

• Approved May 15, 2025, minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed CAB representative for July Steering Committee meeting
• Confirmed Jason Grenn as CAB representative for August Steering Committee meeting
• Tabled CAB restructure discussion until September 18 meeting

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 10 property assessment appeals. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and hearing times, with morning and afternoon sessions. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Appeal 0031-24C by 2902 COLBY LLC, parcel 00439168203300, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0032-24C by TEC HOLDINGS 84 LLC, parcel 00439166801400, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0036-24C by SKOTDAL TRUST; GOYETTE; MJS EVERETT, parcel 00439166700700, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0939-24C by GREGG JAMES & CATHY, parcel 00590700025900, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0906-24C by SPEEDWAY QUAD LLC, parcel 00441400001800 et al, 1:00 PM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on July 16, 2025, concerning property value petitions for five parcels. The provided source text lists initial and decision property values for each petition but does not record the final outcome or vote tallies for sustain, accept, or adjust.

• Reviewed petition 0488-24C for Harbour Pointe Apartments WA LLC at 12303 Harbour Pointe Blvd, Mukilteo (Initial Value: $97,300,000; Decision Value: $97,300,000)
• Reviewed petition 0906-24C for Speedway Quad LLC at 11417 Cyrus Way, Mukilteo (Initial Value: $4,567,600; Decision Value: $4,567,600)
• Reviewed petition for Fredrick Hines at 11324 Mukilteo Spdw-y, Mukilteo, Prl/Acct 00441400001200 (Initial Value: $3,982,800; Decision Value: $3,982,800)
• Reviewed petition 0908-24C for Speedway Quad II LLC, Prl/Acct 00441400001101 (Initial Value: $2,630,000; Decision Value: $2,630,000)
• Reviewed petition 0909-24C for Fredrick Hines, Prl/Acct 0441400001102 (Initial Value: $1,260,000; Decision Value: $1,260,000)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 12 property tax appeals, each involving a specific parcel or group of parcels. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed value of these properties. The agenda lists the appellant, parcel IDs, and hearing times, but does not include the disputed amounts or the board's recommendations.

• IRONMOUNT INC appeal (Parcel ID 00645300001001 et al) at 9:00 AM
• AMBLESIDE HOTEL PROPERTIES LLC appeal (Parcel ID 30050900300700 et al) at 9:00 AM
• HEALTHCARE PARTNERS RE LLC appeal (Parcel ID 31052000403700 et al) at 9:00 AM
• BOTHELL HOSPITALITY LLC appeal (Parcel ID 27053000401400) at 1:00 PM
• WATERPLACE HOTEL LLC appeal (Parcel ID 29051800402401) at 1:00 PM

The Board of Equalization reviewed 21 property tax petitions on July 14, 2025. The board sustained the initial valuation for 20 properties and adjusted the valuation for one property owned by Ambleside Hotel Properties LLC.

• Sustained initial valuations for 20 property petitions
• Adjusted valuation for Petition 1167-24C from $17,949,500 to $17,400,000

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (ICC) is holding its regular meeting with updates from WSDOT, PSRC, and the co-chair. The agenda consists of routine reports and project announcements, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• WSDOT update by Mehrdad Moini
• PSRC update by Jennifer Barnes
• ICC Co-Chair (City) & RPEC report by Doug McCormick
• Project updates and announcements from all members

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to receive updates and discuss several planning topics, including state guidance on critical areas protection, a municipal code update project in Stanwood, hazard mitigation progress, and economic development. The agenda is primarily informational, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled.

• Department of Commerce presentation on Critical Areas Protection Guidance
• City of Stanwood Municipal Code Update Project update
• DEM Hazard Mitigation Progress Update
• Economic Development Update from Snohomish County Executive's Office
• Updates from Puget Sound Regional Council and WA Dept. of Commerce

The committee approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of updates regarding critical areas protection, municipal code updates, hazard mitigation, and economic development.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on July 9, 2025, to consider 11 property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for a specific time, with most lasting 20 minutes and a few 30 minutes. The agenda lists the appellant, parcel ID, and the representative for each case. This is a routine quasi-judicial proceeding to review property valuations.

• Appeal 0074-24C: BRE/ESA P PORTFOLIO LLC, Parcel ID 00441300000500, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0075-24C: BRE/ESA 2005 PORTFOLIO LLC, Parcel ID 27053000401800, 9:20 AM
• Appeal 0076-24C: BRE/ESA PROPERTIES LLC, Parcel ID 27053000300400 et al, 9:40 AM
• Appeal 0891-24C: C&D LAND CORP, Parcel ID 00535400003200, 10:10 AM
• Appeal 0832-24C: ROIC Four Corner Square LLC, Parcel ID 00372701200403, 1:00 PM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard eight property assessment appeals on July 9, 2025. It sustained the initial assessed values for six properties and adjusted two: one reduced from $2,745,000 to $2,649,000, and another from $14,175,000 to $13,390,700. The assessor's representative did not appear for four hearings.

• Sustained value for BRE/ESA P Portfolio LLC, Mukilteo (petition 0074-24C) at $10,720,000
• Sustained value for BRE/ESA 2005 Portfolio LLC, Bothell (petition 0075-24C) at $7,430,600
• Sustained value for C&D Land Corp, Everett (petition 0891-24C) at $1,340,000
• Adjusted value for Cranberry LLC, Sultan (petition 0894-24C) from $2,745,000 to $2,649,000
• Adjusted value for Bank of America, Mukilteo (petition 0876-24C) from $14,175,000 to $13,390,700
• Sustained value for ROIC Four Corner Square LLC, Lynnwood (petition 0832-24C) at $9,469,500
• Sustained value for ROIC Four Corner Square LLC, Lynnwood (petition 0833-24C) at $1,318,600
• Sustained value for BRE/ESA P Portfolio LLC, Everett (petition 0073-24C) at $8,875,000

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes from June 4, review the May Treasurer's Report, and approve the agenda for the September 24 Steering Committee meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes from 6-4-25 meeting
• Treasurer's Report for May: Financial Report and Memo
• Approve agenda for 9-24-25 Steering Committee
• Next meeting set for August 6, 2025

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee met via Zoom and approved the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the September 24, 2025 Steering Committee meeting, both unanimously. The treasurer's report was presented, noting lower interest returns affecting revenue. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of 6-4-25 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for 9/24/25 Steering Committee meeting (unanimous)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to approve summaries of its May and June meetings, hear public comments, and take up old and new business. New business includes planning an Ag Tech Field Day and a meeting with the County Executive and Council. The agenda also includes routine reports from county staff and partner organizations, plus scheduling of upcoming meetings.

• Approval of May and June meeting summaries
• Discussion of Ag Tech Field Day
• Discussion of meeting with Executive & Council
• Upcoming meetings: August 12 at Stocker Tree Farm, September 9 via Zoom; no October meeting
• Reports from Ag Coordinator, SWM, PDS, Conservation District, Farm Bureau

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board approved the May and June meeting summaries and set its next meeting for August 12 at Stocker Tree Farm. Members discussed upcoming events including an Ag Tech Field Day, a joint meeting with the Executive and Council, and potential expansion of the board to include timber. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved May & June meeting summaries
• Scheduled next meeting for August 12 at Stocker Tree Farm

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee will consider draft recommendations for the Mariner and Ash Way regional centers, hear updates on Sound Transit's Everett Link project and hazard mitigation, and receive a legislative session report. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and citizen comments.

• Agenda bill with draft recommendations for Mariner Center and Ash Way Center
• Sound Transit Everett Link project briefing by Project Director Eric Widstrand
• DEM Hazard Mitigation Progress Update
• Legislative session conclusion report by Annika Vaughn
• Exploratory Committee presentation by Mill Creek and Mountlake Terrace mayors pro tem

The SCT Steering Committee voted unanimously to recommend the Mariner Center for regional urban growth center designation with the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) to the Snohomish County Council. A second motion to recommend the same center passed by majority with one abstention. The committee also approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational updates.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Mariner Center for regional urban growth center designation to Snohomish County Council (unanimous)
• Recommended Mariner Center for regional urban growth center designation to Snohomish County Council (majority, one abstention)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold briefings on six proposed code amendments to Title 30 SCC, covering roads and access, setbacks, commercial and industrial zones, places of worship, rural cluster subdivisions, and an update on NPDES permit compliance. These are informational briefings; the Commission may later make recommendations to the County Council, which holds final decision authority.

• Roads and access code amendments (chapter 30.24 SCC) to separate connectivity requirements inside and outside urban growth areas
• Setback regulation amendments (chapter 30.23 SCC, SCC 30.42B.145) to simplify tables and adjust setbacks for covered parking structures
• Commercial and industrial zone standards (SCC 30.23.010) to eliminate preliminary/final site plans in favor of official site plans and remove Administrative Conditional Use permits for some uses
• Places of worship: proposal to amend definition of 'church' to a neutral, inclusive term
• Rural cluster subdivisions: change third-party certification requirement to only individual dwellings before building permit issuance

The Snohomish County Planning Commission held a regular session on June 24, 2025, during which it received briefings on six proposed code amendments covering roads and access, setbacks, commercial and industrial zones, places of worship, rural cluster subdivisions, and NPDES compliance. No formal decisions were made on these proposals; the commission only discussed the items and asked questions. The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting and decided to hold its next meeting in person in July.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Decided to hold next in-person meeting in July in Public Meeting Rooms

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (ICC) is meeting to receive updates and discuss infrastructure coordination. The agenda includes a 30-minute presentation on the US Flood Control Tiger Dam, along with updates from WSDOT and PSRC, and project updates. The meeting is largely informational with no listed votes or decisions.

• US Flood Control Tiger Dam presentation by Rachel Van Diepen
• WSDOT updates by Mehrdad Moini
• PSRC updates by Jennifer Barnes
• ICC Co-Chair (City) & RPEC representative discussion
• Project updates and announcements

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee will meet to discuss several updates, including the conclusion of the legislative session, New Starts Centers, 2025 target reconciliation, hazard mitigation progress, and the cost of parking on housing. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of legislative session report by Government Affairs Senior Analyst Annika Vaughn
• Update on New Starts Centers by Chief Recovery and Resilience Officer Kara Main-Hester
• 2025 SCT Target Reconciliation presented by Principal Demographer Steve Toy
• DEM Hazard Mitigation Progress Update by Program Manager Amy Lucas and Program Analyst Rebecca Carpenter
• Presentation on Cost of Parking on Housing by Planner Jennifer Cao

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Staff reported that the 2025 growth target reconciliation found no conflicts between updated city plans and Countywide Planning Policies, so no adjustments are recommended. The committee also received updates on the legislative session, New Start Centers, the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and parking's impact on housing affordability. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• No adjustments to city growth targets recommended (reported, not voted)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board holds its regular monthly meeting at Fritch Mill, covering routine business such as approving the May summary, public comments, and updates from county departments and partner organizations. New business includes discussing board email addresses and the workings of Fritch Mill. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of May meeting summary
• Discussion of board email addresses
• Presentation on workings of Fritch Mill
• Updates from PDS, SWM, and Ag Coordinator
• Upcoming meetings: July 8 Zoom, Aug 12 Stocker Tree Farm, Sept 9 Zoom

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board approved the March and April meeting summaries. Members discussed concerns about the Open Space Bill's reduced repayment years and considered suggesting changes next legislative round. The board also reviewed a batch of 20 open space applications and planned an orientation for new members.

• Approved March & April meeting summaries
• Discussed potential changes to Open Space Bill for next legislative round
• Reviewed 20 open space applications at council level
• Planned orientation meeting for new Ag Board members

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board is meeting to approve minutes from February 7, 2025, hear the coordinator's report, and address continued and new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items detailed.

• Minutes approval from February 7, 2025
• Coordinator's report
• Continued business
• New business

The board approved the minutes from the February 7, 2025 meeting. The coordinator reported on seasonal technician hires, education events, mapping improvements, and early-season control work. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from February 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Snohomish County Urban Center Design Review Board is meeting to review the BEH Townhomes ULS project (File No. 25 103214 PA). The agenda includes presentations by the applicant on the project narrative, architectural, site, and landscape plans, followed by public comment and board deliberations. The board will make recommendations on the project.

• Review of BEH Townhomes ULS project (File No. 25 103214 PA)
• Public comment period: 3 minutes per speaker
• Board deliberations and recommendations

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review the April treasurer's report, and approve the agenda for the August 27 Steering Committee. They will also discuss a Community Advisory Board restructure and 2025 General Assembly admission, with a presentation to the Steering Committee planned for August or September.

• Approve agenda for 8-27-25 Steering Committee
• Community Advisory Board Restructure discussion
• 2025 SCT General Assembly Admission discussion
• Treasurer's Report for April

The SCT Executive Committee met online on July 9, 2025, and approved the minutes of its June 4, 2025 meeting, with Josh Dugan seconding Bryan Wahl's motion and the vote passing unanimously. The committee also approved the agenda for the September 24, 2025 Steering Committee meeting, again on a motion by Bryan Wahl seconded by Josh Dugan that passed unanimously. The treasurer's report noted revenue at 5/12 of the annual figure, with the gap from budget and forecast attributed to lower interest returns. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 12:06 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the 6-4-25 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the 9/24/25 Steering Committee meeting (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on May 28, 2025, to consider six property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20-minute session, with the board hearing from property owners and county assessor representatives. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and the parties involved, but does not include details on the specific issues or requested adjustments.

• Frater Properties LLC appeal (Parcel 27052600103700)
• CTL Propco I LLC appeal (Parcel 00695200000300)
• Nordstrom Inc appeal (Parcel 00695200000400)
• GRE Brierwood LLC appeal (Parcel 28051900104700)
• Emerichip Everett LLC appeal (Parcel 28042400407400)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on May 28, 2025, and sustained the initial assessed values for all four petitions. No adjustments or acceptances were made. The decisions were procedural, with no substantive changes to the valuations.

• Sustained initial value of $6,553,100 for Frater Properties LLC (Petition 1130-24C)
• Sustained initial value of $20,577,300 for CTL Propco I LLC (Petition 1171-24C)
• Sustained initial value of $19,798,100 for Nordstrom Inc (Petition 1172-24C)
• Sustained initial value of $7,505,700 for Emerichip Everett LLC (Petition 1031-24C)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear updates from the Puget Sound Regional Council, and receive briefings on the Affordable Housing Action Plan, regional centers (Mariner and Ash Way), and the 2024 Growth Monitoring Report. The meeting also includes a panel discussion with homebuilders and related industry representatives.

• Affordable Housing Action Plan briefing by Snohomish County Human Services Dept.
• Regional Centers briefing on Mariner Center (Everett, Mill Creek) and Ash Way Center (Lynnwood, Mill Creek)
• 2024 Growth Monitoring Report briefing
• Homebuilders panel with Master Builders Association, Realtors, Huseby Homes, West Ridge Land Corp, Chicago Title, and city officials

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee approved the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members received updates on PSRC actions, the Affordable Housing Action Plan, regional center designations, and the 2024 Growth Monitoring Report. A panel of homebuilders discussed housing attainability challenges. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to county code regarding nonconforming structures and uses, and on areawide rezones in the Southwest Urban Growth Area to align with the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also receive briefings on roads and access code amendments, water law, and NPDES permit updates. The commission is advisory; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Hearing on amendments to SCC 30.28.070, 30.28.72, and 30.28.075 for nonconforming structures and uses
• Hearing on areawide rezones in Southwest Urban Growth Area to Low Density Multiple Residential and Multiple Residential zoning
• Briefing on proposed roads and access code amendments (SCC 30.24) to separate connectivity requirements inside and outside urban growth areas
• Informational briefing on Washington water law and legal availability of water for new development
• Informational briefing on NPDES Phase 1 MS4 permit updates, with draft language due July 1, 2025

The Snohomish County Planning Commission held public hearings and voted to recommend approval of two code amendment proposals. The first, amending nonconforming structures and uses code sections, passed unanimously. The second, area-wide rezones in the Southwest Urban Growth Area, passed 6-1. Both recommendations will be transmitted to the County Council for final decision.

• Approved recommendation for nonconforming structures and uses code amendments (7-0)
• Approved recommendation for area-wide rezones in Southwest Urban Growth Area (6-1)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 14 property tax appeals from various LLCs and corporations. Each hearing is scheduled for 20-30 minutes, with times listed as tentative and hearings running consecutively. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed value of each property based on the evidence presented.

• MLT STATION LLC appeal (Parcel 27043200401700 et al) at 9:00 AM
• WILSHIRE EMERALD LLC appeal (Parcel 00535200000300) at 9:00 AM
• PHILIPS ELECTRONICS REALTY LLC appeal (Parcel 27053000400600 et al) at 9:50 AM
• EVERETT HOSPITALITY COMPANY LLC appeal (Parcel 00439167901900) at 11:50 AM
• SC EDMONDS RE LLC and SC EDMONDS RE II LLC appeals (Parcels 00566900600402 and 27042000302100) at 2:00 PM and 2:40 PM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on 17 property assessment appeals on May 21, 2025. The board sustained the assessor's initial values on 16 petitions and adjusted one value, reducing the assessed value of Wilshire Emerald LLC's property from $11,871,500 to $10,990,818. Several petitioners did not appear, and their appeals were sustained as no change.

• Sustained initial value for MLT Station LLC (petitions 0548-24C, 0549-24C)
• Adjusted Wilshire Emerald LLC value from $11,871,500 to $10,990,818 (petition 1036-24C)
• Sustained initial value for Philips Electronics Realty LLC (petitions 1038-24C, 1039-24C)
• Sustained initial value for Grace K Corporation (petition 0893-24C)
• Sustained initial value for M V 1997 AN LLC (petition 0821-24C)
• Sustained initial values for Alderbrooke Investments LLC (petitions 0532-24C, 0533-24C)
• Sustained initial values for Greenspot Lumen LLC, Everett Hospitality Company LLC, SC Edmonds RE LLC, Park Enterprises One LLC, SC Edmonds RE II LLC, KCP RE LLC, and Beta-Lynnwood 18820 LLC
• All decisions were unanimous with no recorded dissents

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear 12 property tax appeals on May 19, 2025, via Zoom/phone. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes, with morning and afternoon sessions. The board will decide whether to adjust assessed property values based on the evidence presented.

• 12 property tax appeals scheduled for May 19, 2025
• Appeals include Stoneridge Investments LLC, Rajpal Vishal & Sonam Fnu, Sweeny Juli A, Gaines Robert & Willa, Litchfield Richard & Staci, Baker Brock, Lin-Puvirajasingam Family Trust, Van Leuven Malachi & Allison S, Soderlund Timothy & Masako S, BRE/ESA P Portfolio LLC, BRE/ESA Properties LLC
• Each appeal allotted 20 minutes
• Evidence deadline was April 18, 2025
• Scheduling letters sent March 17, 2025

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard eight property assessment appeals on May 19, 2025. The board sustained the assessor's values for six petitions, including two where the owner did not appear. It adjusted the values for two petitions: one reduced from $540,900 to $398,800, and another from $5,966,200 to $5,442,300.

• Sustained value for Stoneridge Investments LLC petition 0125-24R (owner did not appear)
• Sustained value for Rajpal Vishal & Sonam FNU petition 0632-24R
• Sustained value for Lin-Puvirajasingam Family Trust petition 0820-24R (owner did not appear)
• Adjusted value for Gaines Robert & Willa petition 0827-24R from $540,900 to $398,800
• Adjusted value for Litchfield Richard & Staci petition 1191-24R from $5,966,200 to $5,442,300
• Sustained value for Sweeny Julia petition 1220-24R
• Sustained value for BRE/ESA P Portfolio LLC petition 0072-24C
• Sustained value for BRE/ESA Properties LLC petition 0078-24C

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold administrative hearings on five property assessment appeals. One scheduled appeal was withdrawn before the meeting. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• Appeal 0179-24R by Tyrone & Jennifer Atwood, parcel 27051800107300, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0842-24R by Kaveh Noorbakhsh, parcel 00513100012222, 9:15 AM
• Appeal 0843-24R by Randall Hulet, parcel 00759700003700, 9:30 AM
• Appeal 0847-24R by Joselyn Lafleur & Ryan Barber, parcel 27071800400800, withdrawn 5/1/2025
• Appeals 5015-24AR (Crystal Stiegler) and 5018-24AR (Ronald Mahlman) at 10:00 and 10:15 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard four property tax appeals on May 15, 2025. In three cases where the owner did not appear, the board sustained the assessor's initial value. In one case, the board adjusted the value downward from $169,900 to $45,500.

• Sustained $701,400 value for Atwood property (1428 183rd St SE, Bothell)
• Sustained $2,052,800 value for Noorbakhsh property (7527 172nd St SW, Edmonds)
• Sustained $617,900 value for Hulet property (4810 122nd St SE, Everett)
• Adjusted Crystal Stiegler property value from $169,900 to $45,500

SCT Community Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Community Advisory Board (CAB) will meet to approve minutes, receive a briefing on the 2024 Growth Monitoring Report, and continue discussions on CAB roles and membership. The board will also hear updates on the SCT Exploratory Committee and confirm representatives for upcoming Steering Committee meetings.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Briefing on 2024 Growth Monitoring Report by Principal Demographer Steve Toy
• Update on SCT Exploratory Committee's initial 4 recommended topics
• Discussion on CAB roles, responsibilities, and membership
• Public comment period

The Community Advisory Board approved the January 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members confirmed attendance for the July and August Steering Committee meetings and received updates on the 2024 Growth Monitoring Report and the SCT Exploratory Committee. The board also discussed recommending updates to the SCT Operating Guidelines regarding CAB membership structure.

• Approved January 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Jason Grenn and Taj Sukhija as CAB reps to July and August Steering Committee meetings

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to discuss old and new business, including agritourism bills, upcoming meetings, an Ag Metrix presentation, and board training. The agenda also includes routine items like approving prior meeting summaries and receiving updates from county departments.

• Discussion of agritourism bills
• Ag Metrix presentation by Sabrina Gassaway
• Board training by Julia Layland
• Updates from Ag Coordinator, SWM, PDS, Conservation District, Farm Bureau
• Next meeting scheduled for June 10th at Fritch Mill

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board approved the December, January, and February meeting minutes as written. The board voted to vacate three members from their current positions and reassign them to new subarea roles, pending County Council and Executive approval. No other formal decisions were made; remaining items were informational updates.

• Approved December, January, February meeting minutes as written (unanimous)
• Vacated Valera Storey from Direct Marketing, Keith Stocker from Snohomish County Farm Bureau, Marv Thomas from Snohomish River Basin (unanimous)
• Reassigned Valera Storey to Stillaguamish River Basin, Keith Stocker to Snohomish River Basin, Marv Thomas to Diking/Drainage District Snohomish River (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on seven property tax appeals from businesses and property owners. Each case involves a challenge to the assessed value of a specific parcel, with hearings scheduled from 9:00 AM to 11:50 AM. The board will decide whether to adjust the valuations based on evidence presented.

• Riverside Warehouse LLC appeal, Parcel ID 00593565000400 et al, 9:00 AM
• Amazon.com Services LLC appeal, Parcel ID 31052800103500 et al, 9:30 AM
• Veer Hospitality Mukilteo LLC appeal, Parcel ID 00611600013100, 10:00 AM
• NWB Crown Building LLC appeal, Parcel ID 31052700100200, 10:20 AM
• Brixton Everett LLC appeal, Parcel ID 28051800400800 et al, 11:20 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard 19 property assessment appeals on May 12, 2025 and sustained the Assessor's original values in every case, leaving each Decision Value identical to its Initial Value. Owners or their representatives appeared for some petitions (including Matthew Megarity for two), while others were marked 'Did Not Appear.' No adjustments or accepts were recorded.

• Sustained $219,273,000 valuation for Amazon.com Services LLC, 5002 172nd St NE, Arlington (Petition 0915-24C)
• Sustained $10,440,700 valuation for Amazon.com Services LLC, 16928 51st Ave NE, Arlington (Petition 0916-24C)
• Sustained $49,800 valuation for Amazon.com Services LLC, unknown address (Petition 0917-24C)
• Sustained $14,037,000 valuation for Veer Hospitality Mukilteo LLC, 8521 Mukilteo Speedway, Mukilteo (Petition 0945-24C)
• Sustained $2,831,000 valuation for Glyden Invstmnt Grp Ltd, 4232 196th St SW, Lynnwood (Petition 0955-24C)
• Sustained $10,203,000 valuation for Well CA WA Landlord LLC, 21500 72nd Ave W, Edmonds (Petition 0957-24C)
• Sustained valuations for 11 Brixton Everett LLC petitions (0691-24C through 0700-24C), ranging from $141,600 to $25,461,900

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee is meeting to receive updates from WSDOT and PSRC, review regional capacity project applications, and share project updates. The agenda is largely informational with no decisions listed.

• WSDOT updates
• PSRC updates and review of regional capacity project applications
• Project updates and announcements
• 2025 SCT General Assembly scheduled for Dec. 10, 2025

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee will consider draft recommendations on the 2024 Growth Monitoring Report and on the Mariner and Ash Way Regional Centers. The committee will also hear updates on Lynnwood's Unified Development Code, housing affordability, hazard mitigation, and broadband expansion.

• Draft recommendation on 2024 Growth Monitoring Report
• Draft recommendation on Mariner Center
• Draft recommendation on Ash Way Center
• Update on Lynnwood Unified Development Code
• Update on federally funded broadband expansion

The Planning Advisory Committee unanimously approved sending the 2024 Growth Monitoring Report to the Steering Committee as an information item. It also confirmed that the Mariner and Ash Way Light Rail Station Areas conform with PSRC's Regional Centers Framework criteria for designation as Regional Urban Growth Centers, with the Ash Way motion passing with two votes against. The committee approved the April 10, 2025 minutes unanimously and received updates on Lynnwood's Unified Development Code, housing affordability, broadband expansion, and hazard mitigation planning.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sending 2024 Growth Monitoring Report to Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Confirmed Mariner Light Rail Station Area conforms with PSRC Regional Centers criteria (unanimous)
• Confirmed Ash Way Light Rail Center Area conforms with PSRC Regional Centers criteria (majority, 2 against)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear 21 property assessment appeals on May 7, 2025. Each case involves a property owner contesting their assessed value. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and hearing times.

• Appeals by Mattern, Balarezo, Kelley, Su, MacRae, Morey, US Bank Trust, Sinrud, and others at 9:00 AM
• Forestar (USA) Real Estate Group appeal at 10:00 AM
• Stanton Station LLC appeal at 10:30 AM
• Afternoon appeals include Anchuri, Nukala, Leal, Nain, Truong, Van Leuven, Schaffer, and Sakhi Third LLC
• All hearings via Zoom/Phone

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard 31 property assessment appeals on May 7, 2025. The board sustained the initial assessed values for most properties, including all six Forestar (USA) parcels and several individual homeowners. It adjusted the assessed values downward for 22 Stanton Station LLC parcels in Monroe, reducing each from $215,000 or $220,000 to between $146,300 and $165,000.

• Sustained initial value of $614,600 for Mattern property (0088-24R)
• Sustained initial value of $562,100 for Sinrud property (0176-24R)
• Sustained initial value of $1,033,700 for Su property (0326-24R)
• Sustained initial value of $1,038,200 for Balarezo property (0817-24R)
• Sustained initial value of $842,000 for Kelley property (1182-24R)
• Sustained initial values for six Forestar (USA) parcels, ranging from $883,900 to $17,101,900
• Adjusted 22 Stanton Station LLC parcels in Monroe, reducing values from $215,000/$220,000 to $146,300-$165,000
• Sustained initial value of $397,300 for Grove property (0169-24R)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes, hear the March treasurer's report, and approve the agenda for the July 23 Steering Committee. Members will also discuss a debrief on the April port membership discussion, a final overview of the Homebuilders Panel, a county council presentation, and set the 2025 General Assembly date for December 10.

• Approve agenda for 7-23-25 Steering Committee
• Treasurer's Report for March: Financial Report and Memo
• Debrief: Port membership discussion from April 23rd Steering Committee
• Homebuilders Panel Final Overview
• 2025 SCT General Assembly date set: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

The committee approved the SCT budget for 2025 and 2026 without changes from the previous draft. The group also approved the agenda for the July 23, 2025, Steering Committee meeting.

• Approved minutes of 4-2-25 (unanimous)
• Approved SCT budget for 2025 and 2026
• Approved agenda for 7/23/25 Steering Committee meeting (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 10 property tax appeals on May 5, 2025, via Zoom/phone. Each appeal involves a specific parcel and is scheduled for 20-30 minutes. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed value of each property.

• IRONMOUNT INC appeal (Parcel ID 00645300001001 et al)
• MARYSVILLE INVESTMENT PARTNERS LLC appeals (Parcel IDs 31053300206700 and 31053300206600)
• PACIFIC GRINDING WHEEL CO appeal (Parcel ID 30050400300300)
• ARISE TOWNHOMES LLC appeal (Parcel ID 00645300001100)
• SC EDMONDS RE LLC appeals (4 parcels: 00478900000100, 00478900000700, 00580700000602, 00580700000601)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on two property tax petitions on May 5, 2025, and sustained the assessor's initial values in both cases. No adjustments were made to either property's assessed value.

• Sustained initial value of $11,120,000 for Pacific Grinding Wheel Co. property at 13120 35th Ave NE, Marysville
• Sustained initial value of $5,434,500 for Arise Townhomes LLC property at 3207 E Point Dr, Arlington

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on eight property tax appeals from various companies and property owners. Each appeal is scheduled for 20-30 minutes and involves specific parcels. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values.

• ROIC WASHINGTON LLC appeal (Parcel ID: 28053200100100 et al)
• GSIC II ONESIXFOUR LLC appeal (Parcel ID: 00372900900101 et al)
• CBYW MONROE PROP CO LLC appeal (Parcel ID: 32042900205800)
• KOHL'S DEPARTMENT STORES INC appeal (Parcel ID: 30050900202800)
• MG NEWBERRY SQUARE APARTMENTS LP appeal (Parcel ID: 01090800000200)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard four property assessment petitions on April 30, 2025, and sustained the Assessor's initial values in each case. The properties were owned by Kohl's Department Stores Inc., Bridge Al Terra Clare, CBYW Monroe Prop Co LLC, and MG Newberry Square Apartments LP. No values were accepted or adjusted. The minutes list no other decisions.

• Sustained assessed value of $15,142,000 for Kohl's Department Stores Inc. (Petition 0954-24C)
• Sustained assessed value of $7,046,600 for Bridge Al Terra Clare (Petition 1029-24C)
• Sustained assessed value of $15,886,000 for CBYW Monroe Prop Co LLC (Petition 1032-24C)
• Sustained assessed value of $40,426,200 for MG Newberry Square Apartments LP (Petition 1037-24C)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on April 28, 2025, to consider nine property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes and involves individual property owners challenging their property valuations. The agenda lists the cases, parcel IDs, and hearing examiner Susan Spencer.

• Nelson Associates & Family LLC appeal (Parcel 00434206703000)
• Zhu Ming appeal (Parcel 00491800200100)
• Gorsuch Greg S & Cheryl L appeal (Parcel 27031200400400)
• Kacharia Jignesh/Mehta Vandana appeal (Parcel 00408600802900)
• Hantula Kyle/Hantula Rachel appeal (Parcel 00877900001300)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard four property assessment appeals on April 28, 2025. For three petitions, the board adjusted the assessed value downward from the initial figure; for one petition (ROCK JENNIFER & BIGELOW STEVEN), the value was sustained unchanged. Two owners appeared and two did not. The minutes do not state vote tallies or the reasons for each decision.

• Petition 0026-24R (NELSON ASSOCIATES & FAMILY LLC, 931 Main St, Edmonds): value adjusted from $657,000 to $575,300
• Petition 0824-24R (GORSUCH GREG S & CHERYL L, 9207 Olympic View Dr, Edmonds): value adjusted from $2,074,600 to $1,948,000
• Petition 1177-24R (ZHU MING, 8022 230th St SW, Edmonds): value adjusted from $1,130,500 to $1,111,300
• Petition 0098-24R (ROCK JENNIFER & BIGELOW STEVEN, 11915 4th Ave NE, Tulalip): value sustained at $987,900

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on six property tax appeals, each involving a specific parcel and taxpayer. The agenda lists the cases, hearing times, and assigned hearing examiner Rob Bodkin, with the evidence deadline of 3/25/2025. One case (WILSHIRE EMERALD LLC) was postponed from an earlier date. This is a routine quasi-judicial meeting to decide property valuation disputes.

• SCHULZ GLENN R & GABRIELLA ROSE appeal, Parcel ID 00439069306700, 20 min hearing
• LYNNWOOD TOWER LLC appeal, Parcel ID 00565300002203 et al, 30 min hearing
• WESTGATE INVESTORS appeal, Parcel ID 00610600300501, 20 min hearing
• VIP RIDGE ACRES 2 LLC and VIP RIDGE ACRES LLC appeals, Parcels 00555300201000 and 00555300200800, 20 min each
• WILSHIRE EMERALD LLC appeal, Parcel ID 00535200000300, postponed from 2/21/2025

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard nine petitions from Lynnwood Tower LLC challenging property assessments. The board sustained the initial assessed values for all nine properties, making no adjustments. All hearings were brief, each lasting 12 minutes.

• Sustained $34,122,100 value on 19701 Highway 99, Lynnwood
• Sustained $2,358,000 value on 5824 196th St SW, Lynnwood
• Sustained $1,384,000 value on 19709 Highway 99, Lynnwood
• Sustained $2,784,000 value on 19715 Highway 99, Lynnwood
• Sustained $1,217,000 value on 19719 Hwy 99, Lynnwood
• Sustained $1,684,000 value on 19723 Highway 99, Lynnwood
• Sustained $629,000 value on 19705 Highway 99, Lynnwood
• Sustained $2,786,500 value on unknown address, Lynnwood

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear updates on PSRC board actions, and receive briefings from the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, the Alliance for Housing Affordability, and the Housing Authority of Snohomish County. The committee will also continue discussing port membership to the Steering Committee and receive the SCT Manager's report.

• Briefing: Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, Executive Director & CEO Ray Stephanson
• Briefing: Alliance for Housing Affordability, Program Manager Chris Collier
• Briefing: Housing Authority of Snohomish County, Executive Director Laurie Olson
• Discussion: Port membership to Steering Committee (continued)
• Approval of meeting minutes from 3/26/25

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee discussed but did not decide on allowing Port membership, with members leaning toward an advisory role rather than voting membership. No substantive decisions were made on this or other agenda items.

• Approved March 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will continue deliberations on urban design code amendments, hold hearings on minimum net density and Comprehensive Plan references, and receive briefings on nonconforming uses and areawide rezones. The commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Continue deliberations on UC Zone amendments to SCC Chapter 30.34A, including removing the Urban Center Design Review Board
• Hearing on minimum net density amendment raising UGA density from 4 to 6 units per acre
• Hearing on Title 30 amendments aligning with 2024 Comprehensive Plan references
• Briefing on nonconforming uses and structures code amendments (SCC 30.28.070, 30.28.72, 30.28.075)
• Briefing on areawide rezones in Southwest Urban Growth Area to LDMR and MR zoning

The Snohomish County Planning Commission voted 9-0 three times to recommend approval of code amendments as submitted by staff: urban design development rules in Chapter 30.34A, a minimum net density increase from 4 to 6 units per acre in the UGA, and updated Comprehensive Plan references in Title 30 SCC. Public hearings on the density and Title 30 items drew no written or spoken public comment. The commission also received briefings on nonconforming uses and structures and on areawide rezones in the Southwest Urban Growth Area; no decisions were made on those two items. The commission is an advisory body and final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Recommended approval of Chapter 30.34A urban design code amendments, 9-0
• Recommended approval of minimum net density increase from 4 to 6 units per acre in the UGA, 9-0
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan reference updates in Title 30 SCC, 9-0
• Approved March 25, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Held public hearings on minimum net density and Title 30 references; no public comment received
• Received briefing on nonconforming uses and structures; no action taken
• Received briefing on areawide rezones in the Southwest UGA; no action taken
• Adjourned unanimously at 6:58 p.m.

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on April 21, 2025, to consider 10 property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes and involves various property owners and parcels. The agenda is procedural, listing the cases to be heard.

• 2902 COLBY LLC appeal (Parcel 00439168203300)
• BW BOWLING PROPERTIES LP appeal (Parcel 00373700600401)
• FILBERT DEVELOPMENT, LLC appeal (Parcel 00373001200106)
• MACYS appeal (Parcel 00695200000200)
• SKOTDAL TRUST; GOYETTE; MJS EVERETT appeal (Parcel 00439166700700)

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard four property assessment appeals on April 21, 2025, and sustained the initial assessed values in all cases, with no adjustments made. The properties included Macy's at Alderwood Mall, Filbert Development LLC, Carl Hossman Jr., and BW Bowling Properties LP.

• Sustained initial value of $32,585,100 for Macy's property (Petition 0093-24C)
• Sustained initial value of $3,362,600 for Filbert Development LLC (Petition 0181-24C)
• Sustained initial value of $1,873,000 for Carl Hossman Jr. (Petition 0223-24C)
• Sustained initial value of $7,398,900 for BW Bowling Properties LP (Petition 0245-24C)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold administrative hearings on seven property assessment appeals. Each hearing involves a specific parcel and lasts 15-20 minutes before Hearing Examiner Dwight Phillips.

• Appeal 0224-24C by Devin Durbin, parcel 00699800222100, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0578-24R by IH6 Property Washington LP, parcel 01200500002500, 9:15 AM
• Appeal 0398-24C by Camelot West LLC, parcel 00372600500605, 9:30 AM
• Appeal 0680-24C by Twin Pines Apartments LLC, parcel 00513800009706, 9:50 AM
• Appeals by Hall Bruce & Charisse, Rinner Darryl G Jr, and CPI/AHP Woodlands MOB Owner LLC at 10:10-10:40 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard 16 property assessment appeals on April 17, 2025. In most cases, the board sustained the assessor's initial value. Three petitions were adjusted: Olson Bryan D DDS reduced from $965,100 to $832,500, Palmer John E reduced from $428,600 to $400,000, and Hian Langdy Hour/Tim T reduced from $1,299,900 to $1,006,600. All other petitions were sustained at their initial values.

• Sustained initial value for Durbin Devin at $823,000
• Sustained initial value for IH6 Property Washington LP at $667,800
• Sustained initial value for Camelot West LLC at $18,913,600
• Sustained initial value for Twin Pines Apartments LLC at $4,386,100
• Sustained initial value for Hall Bruce & Charisse at $1,302,300
• Sustained initial value for Rinner Darryl G Jr at $11,700
• Adjusted Olson Bryan D DDS from $965,100 to $832,500
• Adjusted Palmer John E from $428,600 to $400,000

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on seven property tax appeals, each involving a different property owner. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of these properties based on the evidence presented.

• Appeal 0170-24C: CRP/CSH Mountlake LLC, parcel 27043300201000
• Appeal 0244-24C: 44th Avenue Hotel Fee LLC, parcel 27042100405800
• Appeal 0277-24C: 605 Center Road Apartments Owner LLC, parcel 00373800300800
• Appeal 0278-24C: Lynnwood Village Investors, parcel 00372701002300
• Appeal 0515-24C: Hangar 128 Apartments LLC, parcel 00727900000100 et al

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on April 16, 2025, to review three property assessment petitions. The board sustained two initial property values and adjusted one property value downward.

• Petition 0170-24C for CRP/CSH Mountlake LLC: Initial value of $12,358,400 sustained
• Petition 0244-24C for Lynnwood Lodging LLC: Initial value of $40,850,000 adjusted to $34,800,000
• Petition 0409-24C for PMI Everett LLC: Initial value of $48,509,500 sustained

SCT Managers and Administrators

This is a routine meeting of the Snohomish County Managers and Administrators Group. The agenda contains only procedural items: welcome, roll call, a go-round, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on April 14, 2025, to consider 10 property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 or 30 minutes, starting at 9:00 AM. The agenda lists property owners, parcel IDs, and hearing examiners for each case.

• Appeal 0100-24R by Jackson Scott L/Jones Tirzah, Parcel 00641000007700
• Appeal 0479-24R by Martin Bethann B & Gary L, Parcel 00571700900601
• Appeal 0550-24R by SFR II Borrower 2021-3 LLC, Parcel 00930200003600
• Appeal 0544-24R by HPA JV Borrower 2019-1 Ath LLC, Parcel 00903200008700
• Appeal 0415-0416-24R by Arbaugh Steven R, Parcel 00557400400400 et al

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard seven property assessment appeals on April 14, 2025, and sustained the initial assessed values in every case, with no adjustments. All decisions were unanimous as recorded.

• Sustained $6,000 value for ARBAUGH STEVEN R, 1626 DOUGLAS AVE, Everett (petition 0415-24R)
• Sustained $2,157,900 value for CONNOR SUSAN, 23200 YEAGER RD, Monroe (petition 0044-24R)
• Sustained $727,600 value for JACKSON SCOTT L/JONES TIRZAH, 13424 4TH AVE SE, Everett (petition 0100-24R)
• Sustained $2,340,600 value for MARTIN BETHANN B & GARY L, 3209 SHORE AVE, Everett (petition 0479-24R)
• Sustained $965,800 value for DUBEY HARISHCHANDRA & TRIPATHI ANKITA, 15222 67TH DR SE, Snohomish (petition 0617-24R)
• Sustained $1,729,600 value for KAZAN WISSAM, 23908 TIMBER LN, Woodway (petition 0638-24R)
• Sustained $6,000 value for ARBAUGH STEVEN R, address unknown (petition 0416-24R)

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Infrastructure Coordinating Committee, a subcommittee of Snohomish County Tomorrow, is meeting virtually to receive updates from WSDOT, PSRC, and utility/water/sewer coordination committees. The agenda is primarily informational, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• WSDOT updates
• PSRC updates
• Utilities/Water/Sewer funding and planning coordination
• Project updates and announcements

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee meets to elect a co-chair and hear updates. The agenda includes a presentation from the Housing Authority of Snohomish County, a briefing on regional centers, and a draft review of the 2024 Growth Monitoring Report. The meeting is largely informational, with the only action item being the co-chair election.

• Co-chair election
• Housing Authority of Snohomish County (HASCO) executive director update
• Regional Centers briefing by Planning Development Services
• Draft review of 2024 Growth Monitoring Report
• Updates from Puget Sound Regional Council and WA Dept. of Commerce

The committee approved the March 13, 2025, meeting minutes and elected a new Co-chair. Members received briefings on regional growth monitoring, proposed regional urban growth centers, and housing authority operations.

• Approved March 13, 2025, minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Andy Galuska as Co-chair (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on eight property tax appeals. The agenda lists the cases, parcel IDs, and hearing times, but does not include details on the issues or amounts involved. All hearings are scheduled for April 9, 2025, via Zoom/phone.

• MGP XI ALDERWOOD LLC appeal (Parcel ID 27041500101000 et al)
• LAKE STEVENS GFR2 appeal (Parcel ID 00804000000105 et al)
• RH LYNNWOOD FINANCIAL CENTER ASSOCIATES appeal (Parcel ID 00372600100701)
• LAKE STEVENS GRF2 LLC appeal (Parcel ID 00493400300207)
• PRCP-EVERETT LLC and PRCP-EVERETT LLC & RAILSPLITTER PRESERVE LLC appeals (Parcel IDs 28042500103200, 28051900302400)

The Board of Equalization held hearings on April 9, 2025, regarding three property tax petitions. In all three cases, the Board sustained the initial assessed values as presented by the Assessor's representative.

• Sustained $5,723,300 valuation for 19009 33rd Ave W, Lynnwood
• Sustained $11,438,000 valuation for 14090 Fryelands Blvd, Monroe
• Sustained $15,607,000 valuation for 19402 40th W, Lynnwood

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board will discuss old business including agritourism bills, the agricultural use matrix, and offsite meetings for 2025, plus new business on agricultural exemptions. The board will also receive updates from county staff on legislative, agricultural coordinator, surface water management, and planning and development services matters. This is a regular advisory meeting with public comment periods.

• Discussion of agritourism bills
• Review of agricultural use matrix
• Agricultural exemptions presentation by Mike McCrary
• Updates from PDS including summary and map
• Youth in Agriculture update by Julia Layland

The Agricultural Advisory Board met to discuss agritourism legislation, the Food and Farming Center project, and noxious weed control. No substantive actions or votes were taken during the meeting, as the board lacked a quorum to approve previous meeting minutes. The meeting concluded with procedural updates from various county departments and partner organizations.

• Tabled approval of January and February meeting minutes due to lack of quorum
• Adjourned meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on April 7, 2025, to consider nine property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes and involves individual property owners contesting their assessed values. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and assigned hearing examiner, but provides no details on the specific issues or amounts in dispute.

• Appeal 0038-24R by Zoltan I & Sarah A Balogh, parcel 00602850901900
• Appeal 0860-24R by Balaji B Ramanarayan & Deepti K Nagaraja, parcel 01169800001700
• Appeal 0844-24R by Kelsi Kennedy, parcel 00430500003000
• Appeal 0621-24R by Felix Huang, parcel 01078400002000
• Appeal 0924-24R by Jennifer A Cristofani & Sean R Christensen, parcel 00882800301900

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard six property assessment appeals on April 7, 2025. In each case the board marked 'Sustain,' leaving the initial assessed value unchanged. Four owners did not appear; two owners appeared. No values were accepted or adjusted.

• Sustained assessment for petition 0038-24R, 2328 Cleveland Ave, Everett, WA 98201-3330, at $1,032,800 (owner did not appear)
• Sustained assessment for petition 0391-24R, 11615 E Oakmont Dr, Mukilteo, WA 98275-4870, at $740,500 (owner did not appear)
• Sustained assessment for petition 0541-24R, 8216 30th Pl NE, Marysville, WA 98270, at $563,900 (owner did not appear)
• Sustained assessment for petition 0563-24R, 5210 Grove St, Marysville, WA 98270-4400, at $686,100 (owner appeared)
• Sustained assessment for petition 0621-24R, 4108 142nd St SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012, at $790,400 (owner appeared)
• Sustained assessment for petition 0924-24R, 12812 8th Ave NE, Marysville, WA 98271-8787, at $558,400 (owner appeared)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes and the February treasurer's report, and to approve the agenda for the June 25 Steering Committee. They will also discuss a debrief on port membership, a homebuilders panel, and a presentation to the County Council.

• Approval of minutes from 3-5-25
• Treasurer's report for February
• Approve agenda for 6/25/25 Steering Committee
• Debrief on port membership discussion from March 26
• Homebuilders panel agenda overview

The Snohomish County Tomorrow Executive Committee approved the minutes from the March 5, 2025 meeting and the agenda for the upcoming June 25, 2025 Steering Committee meeting. The committee also noted the approval of the SCT budget for 2025 and 2026, and discussed potential Port membership, a Homebuilders Panel, and an upcoming presentation to the County Council.

• Approved minutes of 3-5-25 unanimously
• Noted council approval of the SCT budget for 2025 and 2026
• Approved agenda for the 6/25/25 Steering Committee meeting unanimously

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on March 31, 2025, to consider five property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes and involves a specific parcel. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values.

• Appeal 0508-24R by SFR BORROWER 2024-A LLC, parcel 00693800000100
• Appeal 0830-24R by BENDER DEE A/TROY K, parcel 00525500001101
• Appeal 0818-24R by CAWLFIELD DANIEL J, parcel 00627600001300
• Appeal 0861-24R by RAMANARAYAN BALAJI B/NAGARAJA D K, parcel 01166400000300
• Appeal 0682-24R by VALLURIPALLY NARASIMHA/KASTALA SINDHU, parcel 00910000002300

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard four property tax appeals on March 31, 2025. The board sustained two assessments and adjusted two others to lower values. All hearings were brief, lasting between one and three minutes.

• Sustained $714,800 assessment for SFR Borrower 2024-A LLC (Lake Stevens)
• Adjusted assessment from $853,400 to $820,000 for Valluripally Narasimha/Kastala Sindhu (Mill Creek)
• Accepted $552,800 assessment for Daniel J Cawfield (Monroe), down from initial $565,300
• Sustained $996,100 assessment for Dee A/Troy K Bender (Gold Bar)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 12 property assessment appeals, each scheduled for 20 minutes. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and hearing examiner Dave Little, but provides no details on the nature of the disputes or the properties involved.

• 12 appeals scheduled, including HPA BORROWER 2016-1 LLC (Parcel 01133200001900) and HPA BORROWER 2019-2 LLC (Parcel 01067300013800)
• Appeals from individual owners such as VINAYAGAM SUGAVANESWARAN (Parcel 01142900006600) and SINGHAL MANISH & GOYAL MAHIMA MAHENDRA TRUST (Parcel 01133200001100)
• Hearings conducted via Zoom/Phone with 20-minute slots starting at 9:00 AM
• Evidence deadline was 2/25/25; scheduling letters sent 1/28/2025

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard seven property tax appeals on March 26, 2025, and sustained the assessor's initial values in all cases. No adjustments were made. The board's decisions were based on the evidence presented at the hearings.

• Sustained value of $1,188,500 for 17004 40th Dr SE, Bothell (Petition 0491-24R)
• Sustained value of $674,500 for 6708 281st Pl NW, Stanwood (Petition 0494-24R)
• Sustained value of $482,200 for 27821 70th Ave NW, Stanwood (Petition 0564-24R)
• Sustained value of $657,900 for 28523 75th Dr NW, Stanwood (Petition 0568-24R)
• Sustained value of $672,000 for 18718 22nd Dr SE, Bothell (Petition 0618-24R)
• Sustained value of $842,100 for 16114 35th Dr SE, Bothell (Petition 0622-24R)
• Sustained value of $1,103,600 for 19818 11th Dr SE, Bothell (Petition 0862-24R)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee will meet to discuss updates and several key items, including a possible Port membership with operating guidelines and dues, a presentation on the PSRC 2023 Household Travel Survey, and a daycare ordinance from the County Council. The committee will also receive an update from the Exploratory Committee and the SCT Manager's report.

• Discussion of Port membership, including operating guidelines update and dues, and non-voting/ex-officio opportunity
• Briefing on PSRC 2023 Household Travel Survey by Brian Lee
• Daycare Ordinance presented by Ryan Countryman, Snohomish County Council Legislative Analyst
• Exploratory Committee update from co-chairs Stephanie Vignal and Bryan Wahl
• Approval of meeting minutes from 2/26/25

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members discussed potential membership for the Ports of Edmonds and Everett, with general openness but questions about whether other organizations would also need to be allowed. The committee also received briefings on the PSRC 2023 Household Travel Survey, a proposed daycare ordinance (25-015), and an update from the Exploratory Committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed potential Port of Edmonds and Everett membership (no decision)
• Heard briefing on PSRC 2023 Household Travel Survey
• Heard briefing on proposed daycare ordinance 25-015
• Received update from Exploratory Committee on broader topics

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four proposed code amendments: urban design development (UC Zone), forest practices extension timeline, Urban Residential Design Standards (URDS), and the Food and Farming Center at McCollum Park. They will also receive briefings on minimum net density, comprehensive plan references, and the 2024 Tree Canopy Monitoring Report. The Commission is advisory; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Hearing on UC Zone amendments to Chapter 30.34A, removing the Urban Center Design Review Board
• Hearing on forest practices permit extension timeline, adding a $500 fee
• Hearing on URDS amendments to chapters 30.23, 30.23A, and 30.91S.160
• Hearing on Food and Farming Center at McCollum Park, including commercial kitchen and farm stand
• Briefing on raising minimum net density in UGA from 4 to 6 units per acre

The Planning Commission held public hearings and recommended approval for code amendments regarding forest practices permit extensions, Urban Residential Design Standards, and the development of a Food and Farming Center at McCollum Park. Deliberations on proposed amendments to the Urban Center (UC) zone were deferred to the April meeting. The commission also received briefings on minimum net density, Comprehensive Plan references, and the 2024 Tree Canopy Monitoring Report.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled UC Zone code amendment deliberations to April meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of forest practices permit extension amendments (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Urban Residential Design Standards amendments (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Food and Farming Center code amendments (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:04 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on March 24, 2025, to consider 11 property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 20 minutes, and the board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• 11 property tax appeals scheduled
• Appeals include parcels owned by Leslie Michael & Sarah, David Aaron, Kathy M Hickman, and others
• Hearing examiner: Dwight Phillips
• Evidence deadline was February 21, 2025
• All hearings via Zoom/Phone

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard nine property tax appeals on March 24, 2025. The board sustained the assessor's valuation in seven cases and adjusted the value downward in two cases. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Sustained $891,500 value for Leslie Michael & Sarah (7913 53rd Ave W)
• Adjusted value to $560,000 for Onslow Denny P & Holly S Trust (17528 Talbot Rd)
• Sustained $756,100 value for Dahl Margo & Douglas (3411 Kromer Ave)
• Sustained $1,071,500 value for Hickman Kathy M (114 240th St SE)
• Sustained $1,526,100 value for Tomas Joseph F/Amaraksa-Tomas (5312 23rd Ave W)
• Sustained $652,000 value for Sasville Brian & Suzanne (18811 19th Dr SE)
• Sustained $694,700 value for Rodriguez Cassandra (7709 200th St SW)
• Sustained $1,857,000 value for Rodrigues Adler F & Mercedes F (521 Hemlock Way)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold administrative hearings on March 20, 2025, to consider 12 property tax appeals from property owners. Each hearing is scheduled for 15 minutes before Hearing Examiner Dwight Phillips. The agenda lists the appellants, parcel IDs, and hearing times but does not include the specific issues or amounts in dispute.

• 12 property tax appeal hearings scheduled
• Hearings run 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM, 15 minutes each
• Appeals include Olson Bryan D DDS, Beltagy Islam/Abdulsalam Sarah, E0918 LLC, C0918 LLC, and others
• Hearing Examiner: Dwight Phillips
• Evidence deadline was 2/19/25

SCT Community Advisory Board

This meeting of the Snohomish County Community Advisory Board was cancelled. The agenda included routine items such as approving minutes, confirming a representative, and discussing board roles and membership.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Overview of April 23 and May 28 Steering Committee agendas
• Confirm CAB representative for April and May Steering Committee meetings
• Welcome new CAB member Samantha Politano
• Update on SCT Exploratory Committee

SCT Managers and Administrators

This is a routine meeting of the Snohomish County Managers and Administrators Group. The agenda includes a welcome, roll call, a presentation on the PUD SnoSMART Project, and a general go-round. No decisions or public hearings are listed.

• PUD SnoSMART Project discussion

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates from WSDOT and PSRC, discuss federal funding opportunities, and share project updates. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• WSDOT updates
• PSRC updates
• Federal funding open discussion
• Project updates and announcements

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee is meeting to hear updates and discuss several planning topics, including a regional household travel survey, an annexations improvement process, a daycare ordinance, and Naval Station Everett. The agenda is primarily informational, with no final decisions or votes scheduled.

• PSRC 2023 Household Travel Survey presentation
• Annexations Improvement Process update
• Daycare Ordinance discussion with County Council analyst
• Naval Station Everett community planning liaison update
• Puget Sound Regional Council and WA Dept. of Commerce updates

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee approved the minutes from February 13, 2025. The meeting consisted primarily of informational updates on regional travel surveys, annexation process improvements, and a proposed daycare ordinance. No substantive decisions were made regarding new policies, budgets, or land use changes during this session.

• Approved minutes from Feb 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold three 30-minute hearings on March 12, 2025, all involving taxpayer Marybeth Schwartz and the same parcel (ID 32050700201400). Hearing Examiner Robert Bodkin will preside. The agenda is otherwise limited to these scheduled appeal hearings.

• Three appeals (0673-21E, 1696-22E, 0635-23E) all filed by Marybeth Schwartz
• All hearings concern parcel ID 32050700201400
• Each hearing scheduled for 30 minutes starting at 9:00 AM
• Evidence deadline was February 10, 2025

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization met on March 12, 2025, with member Robert Bodkin present, to hear three petitions (0673-21E, 1696-22E, 0635-23E) filed by owner Marybeth Schwartz for the same property at 826 316th St NE, Stanwood, WA. Each petition was heard from 8:57 to 9:16 a.m. with the owner and an assessor's representative appearing. The minutes do not record which disposition (sustain, accept, or adjust) was selected for any petition, and no initial or decision values are shown.

• Heard petition 0673-21E (Acct 32050700201400) — disposition not recorded
• Heard petition 1696-22E (Acct 32050700201400) — disposition not recorded
• Heard petition 0635-23E (Acct 32050700201400) — disposition not recorded

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board will meet to discuss old business including agritourism bills, the agricultural use matrix, and offsite meetings for 2025, plus new business on a food and farming center and a presentation from the Noxious Weed Control Board. The board will also receive updates from county staff and partner organizations. The agenda is largely routine with no final decisions listed.

• Discussion of agritourism bills
• Review of agricultural use matrix
• New business: Food & Farming Center
• Presentation by Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board
• Updates from PDS, SWM, Conservation District, Farm Bureau

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board reviewed updates on agritourism legislation and avian flu risks. The board discussed the status of the Ag Use Matrix and upcoming offsite meetings. Most significantly, the board identified candidates for three open positions and prepared a recommendation for the County Council and Executive.

• Recommended three new potential board members to the County Council and Executive
• Noted Agritourism bills passed Senate Ways and Means committee
• Scheduled future offsite meetings for every other month or quarterly
• Identified Julia Layland to step into the Youth in Agriculture role

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on six property assessment appeals, each scheduled for 20 minutes. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• Nichol Gary Lee/Sharlee Ann appeal, Parcel ID 00492000108900
• Goessling Lenora/Samuel appeal, Parcel ID 00491400400302
• Bevan Keary P appeal, Parcel ID 00606000000600
• Robinett Martin H & Laureen A appeal, Parcel ID 00417000500501
• Thayer James & Thayer Helen appeal, Parcel ID 00394403503500

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on four property assessment petitions on March 10, 2025. In all four cases the property owners did not appear. The Board sustained the assessed values for two properties and adjusted the values for two others, lowering one and raising another.

• Sustained assessed value of $3,873,200 for petition 0121-24R (2211 Gibson Pl, Everett); owner did not appear
• Sustained assessed value of $2,030,100 for petition 0410-24R (612 View Pl, Edmonds); owner did not appear
• Adjusted assessed value from $966,900 to $850,000 for petition 0523-24R (23 N Carpenter Rd, Snohomish); owner did not appear
• Adjusted assessed value from $259,400 to $595,400 for petition 1027-24R (18425 93rd Dr, Stanwood); owner did not appear

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on three property assessment appeals, with each case allotted 20 minutes. The agenda also lists an unconfirmed case without oral argument. This is a routine quasi-judicial meeting to review property tax valuation disputes.

• Case 0514-24R: Mara Anderson, Elmer Johnson appearing in person
• Case 0863-24R: Mara Anderson, Lu Miaoduan, Colton Pace
• Case 0540-24R: Carl King, An Jin, Colton Pace
• Case 0497-24R: US Bank Trust NA (unconfirmed, without oral argument)

The Board of Equalization reviewed four property value petitions and decided to sustain the initial values for all four cases. No adjustments were made to the property valuations.

• Petition 0497-24R (US BANK TRUST NA): Value sustained at 779,500
• Petition 0514-24R (JOHNSON ELMER R): Value sustained at 517,600
• Petition 0540-24R (AN JIN): Value sustained at 863,300
• Petition 0863-24R (LU MIAOQDUAN): Value sustained at 772,700

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes and a financial report, and to discuss potential changes to the Steering Committee, including port membership and a homebuilders panel. The agenda includes action items and discussion items, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Approval of minutes from 2-5-25 meeting
• Treasurer's Report for January
• Discussion of port membership to Steering Committee, including potential deliberation at March 26 meeting
• Discussion of Homebuilders Panel participants for May 28 Steering Committee meeting

The committee approved the 2025 and 2026 budgets as previously drafted and set the agenda for the May 28 Steering Committee meeting. Members discussed the SCT Exploratory Committee's focus on transportation, housing, and economic development.

• Approved minutes of 2-5-25 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 and 2026 SCT budgets as previously drafted
• Approved agenda for 5/28/25 Steering Committee meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to elect a 2025 chair and vice-chair, approve minutes, and hear public comment. They will also receive updates on current projects, the land conservation strategy, and fund balance, and discuss the 2025 grant round timeline.

• Election of 2025 board chair and vice-chair
• Approval of September 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes
• Status update on current projects by Pej Morgan
• Land conservation strategy update by Sharon Walker and Molly Beeman
• Fund balance report by Rich Patton

The Board agreed by consensus not to open a grant funding round in 2025 to allow for the implementation of the Land Conservation Strategy program. The Board intends to open a grant round in 2026 and every other year thereafter, pending available funding.

• Elected Nate Nehring as 2025 Chair and Jared Mead as 2025 Vice-Chair
• Approved September 4, 2024, meeting minutes
• Decided by consensus not to open a grant funding round in 2025
• Agreed by consensus to schedule the next meeting in spring 2026

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on six property assessment appeals. The agenda lists the cases, parcel IDs, and hearing times, but provides no details on the issues or requested changes.

• Appeal 0926-24R by Maureen Alpers, Parcel 31052500100200
• Appeal 0927-24R by Maureen Alpers, Parcel 00445400100105
• Appeal 0928-24R by Maureen Alpers, Parcel 00372800801508
• Appeal 0929-24R by M K Alpers, Parcel 00400500000107
• Appeal 0173-24C by West Mall Place Apartments LLC, Parcel 28051800401300

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard six property tax petitions on March 3, 2025 and sustained the Assessor's original assessed values in each case, leaving all values unchanged. The board marked 'Sustain' for every petition, with no adjustments or acceptances recorded. Hearings ran from 9:00 to 9:35 a.m. The minutes do not record vote tallies or the reasoning behind each decision.

• Sustained assessed value of $31,020,700 for WEST MALL PLACE APTS LLC (Petition 0173-24C)
• Sustained assessed value of $13,370,700 for JAR ASSOCIATES LLC (Petition 0191-24C)
• Sustained assessed value of $926,300 for ALPERS MAUREEN (Petition 0926-24R)
• Sustained assessed value of $569,600 for ALPERS MAUREEN (Petition 0927-24R)
• Sustained assessed value of $868,400 for ALPERS MAUREEN (Petition 0928-24R)
• Sustained assessed value of $701,700 for ALPERS M K (Petition 0929-24R)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on two property valuation appeals. The board will consider appeals from Everett WA I SGF LLC and CIO Canyon Park LP regarding their property assessments. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding where property owners contest their tax valuations.

• Appeal 0813-0815-24C by Everett WA I SGF LLC, parcel 00551300001900 et al, represented by Michael Byrnes
• Appeal 0895-0896-24C by CIO Canyon Park LP, parcel 27052900301400 et al, represented by David Perkins
• Both hearings scheduled for 30 minutes at 9:00 AM
• Evidence deadline was January 27, 2025

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization held hearings on February 26, 2025, to review property tax valuation petitions. The Board voted to sustain the Assessor's initial valuation for all six properties reviewed during the session.

• Sustained valuation for petition 0813-24C ($28,983,400)
• Sustained valuation for petition 0895-24C ($38,805,400)
• Sustained valuation for petition 0048-24R ($969,400)
• Sustained valuation for petition 0814-24C ($379,500)
• Sustained valuation for petition 0815-24C ($445,500)
• Sustained valuation for petition 0896-24C ($33,754,200)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Steering Committee is meeting to elect officers, consider appointments, and receive briefings on economic development, climate resiliency, and hazard mitigation. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and a manager's report, alongside substantive updates from county staff.

• Election of Co-Chair and Vice Chair
• Agenda bill for Citizen Representative to Community Advisory Board
• Appointments to PAC PSRC Regional Staff Committee
• Communitywide Climate Resiliency Planning update
• DEM Hazard Mitigation briefing

The committee elected a new Chair and Vice Chair and appointed a citizen representative to the Community Advisory Board. Members also approved the January 22, 2025, meeting minutes and PSRC regional staff nominations.

• Approved meeting minutes from 01-22-25 (Unanimous)
• Elected Brett Gailey as Chair and Bryan Wahl as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
• Appointed Samantha Politano as Citizen Representative to the Community Advisory Board (Unanimous)
• Approved PAC PSRC Regional Staff Committee Other Cities and Towns nominations (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold briefings on four proposed code amendment projects: UC Zone updates, forest practices extension fees, Urban Residential Design Standards revisions, and a Food and Farming Center at McCollum Park. These are informational briefings; no formal recommendations are scheduled. The commission may later transmit recommendations to the County Council.

• UC Zone amendments to Chapter 30.34A, removing Urban Center Design Review Board
• Forest practices permit extension fee of $500 added
• URDS amendments to chapters 30.23, 30.23A, 30.91S.160, removing obsolete design manual
• Food and Farming Center proposed at McCollum Park with commercial kitchen and farm stand

The Planning Commission held briefings on four proposed code amendment projects: urban design development (UC Zone), forest practices extension timelines, Urban Residential Design Standards (URDS Part 2), and a proposed Food and Farming Center. No votes were taken on these items; they were informational briefings only. The Commission unanimously approved the minutes of its January 28, 2025 meeting and unanimously approved a motion to adjourn. The Commission is an advisory body and final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Briefed on proposed amendments to SCC Chapter 30.34A (UC Zone) to remove the Urban Center Design Review Board; no action taken
• Briefed on proposed code amendments to align forest practices and LDA permit application extension timelines and add a $500 extension fee; no action taken
• Briefed on proposed amendments to SCC chapters 30.23, 30.23A, and 30.91S.160 (URDS Part 2); no action taken
• Briefed on proposed code amendments to support a Food and Farming Center at McCollum Park; no action taken
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is holding a hearing on a property tax appeal filed by Donald and Carol Roberts regarding parcel 27061800101100. The agenda lists one appeal case with a 15-minute hearing slot. This is a quasi-judicial proceeding where the board will review the assessed value of the property.

• Appeal 0413-24R by Donald & Carol Roberts
• Parcel ID: 27061800101100
• Hearing scheduled for 9:00 AM, 15 minutes
• Evidence deadline was January 23, 2025
• Hearing Examiner: Susan Spencer

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard petition 0413-24R filed by owners Donald and Carol Lee Roberts for the property at 18721 109th Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 98296-8151. The board sustained the Assessor's initial value of $997,800, leaving the decision value unchanged. Board member Susan Spencer was present, with Assessor's Rep Carl King and Clerk Sarah Smith also listed. The hearing ran from 9:00 to 9:21.

• Sustained Assessor's valuation of $997,800 for petition 0413-24R (Acct 27061800101100)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold administrative hearings on February 20, 2025, to consider 22 property tax appeals. These hearings are conducted without oral argument, and each case is allotted 15–20 minutes. The agenda lists property owners, parcel IDs, and assigned hearing officers.

• 22 property tax appeal hearings scheduled
• Cases include appeals by Hiebel Patrick E & Amy L, Xu Yu/Gan Xiangshun/Min Di, and others
• Hearings run from 9:00 AM to 2:05 PM
• Each hearing is 15 minutes, except Kochina Corporation (20 minutes)
• No oral arguments; decisions based on written evidence

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization met on February 20, 2025 and issued decisions on 17 property assessment petitions. In each case the owner did not appear, and the board recorded an 'Accept' decision setting a new decision value. Decision values were reduced from initial values in 16 cases and left unchanged in one (Petition 0091-24R, $1,321,400). Hearings were brief, running from 9:00 to 9:10 a.m. The minutes do not state the reason for any adjustment.

• Petition 0081-24R (Hiebel, 1002 8th Ave S, Edmonds): value reduced from $1,912,200 to $1,891,100; owner did not appear
• Petition 0091-24R (Xu/Gan/Min, 402 Olympic Ave, Edmonds): value unchanged at $1,321,400; owner did not appear
• Petition 0103-24R (Patnaik, 6124 Chennault Beach Dr, Mukilteo): value unchanged at $1,074,700; owner did not appear
• Petition 0114-24R (Lindhardt, 6718 178th Pl SW, Lynnwood): value reduced from $714,100 to $678,600; owner did not appear
• Petition 0115-24R (Hussain/Zulqurnain/Iffat, 35818 SR 2, Sultan): value reduced from $959,100 to $950,600; owner did not appear
• Petition 0180-24R (Brevik, 232 Meadow Pl SE, Everett): value reduced from $494,700 to $454,600; owner did not appear
• Petition 0681-24R (Love Joanne O Trust, 19328 68th Ave W, Lynnwood): value unchanged at $941,300; owner did not appear
• Petition 0059-24C (Parton/Kvamme, 19732 50th Ave W Unit 102, Lynnwood): value reduced from $436,000 to $407,000; owner did not appear

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on nine property tax appeals, each scheduled for 20 minutes. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question. All hearings are open to the public via Zoom or phone.

• DAI JIN appeal, Parcel ID 00603700000603
• RAINYDAZE PROPERTIES LLC appeal, Parcel ID 31052100302700
• 3319 COLBY LLC appeal, Parcel ID 00436979100800
• SKOTDAL ENTERPRISES appeal, Parcel ID 00439176701701
• EVERETT COMMERCE CENTER ILP LLC appeal, Parcel ID 28040100303300

The Board of Equalization reviewed seven property value petitions. The Board sustained the initial value for six properties and adjusted the value for one property in Bothell.

• Sustained $1,002,000 value for 7725 Timber Hill Dr (Petition 0004-24C)
• Sustained $2,115,000 value for 3617 172nd St NE (Petition 0029-24C)
• Sustained $60,807,600 value for 6617 Associated Blvd (Petition 0023-24C)
• Sustained $70,454,700 value for 2825 228th St SE (Petition 0958-24C)
• Adjusted value from $54,033,000 to $52,878,692 for 21919 30th Dr SE (Petition 0172-24C)
• Sustained $55,263,600 value for 200 W Marine View Dr (Petition 0279-24C)
• Sustained $5,008,100 value for Shoreline Investments Inc property (Petition 0282-24C)

SCT Managers and Administrators

This is a routine meeting of the Snohomish County Managers and Administrators Group. The agenda includes a welcome, roll call, an update on the first meeting of the Exploration Committee, and a go-round for member updates. No decisions or substantive actions are listed.

• Update on Exploration Committee's first meeting

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee is holding a routine virtual meeting. The agenda consists of introductions, updates from WSDOT and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), a presentation on PSRC's maintenance and preservation work, and project updates. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• WSDOT updates
• PSRC updates
• PSRC Maintenance & Preservation Overview
• Project updates and announcements

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee will elect a representative and alternate to the PSRC Regional Staff Committee, then receive updates on communitywide climate resiliency planning, hazard mitigation, and a proposed Light Rail Community zone. The committee will also discuss developing a middle housing category for tracking residential development trends.

• Election of representative and alternate to PSRC Regional Staff Committee
• Communitywide Climate Resiliency Planning update
• Hazard Mitigation update from Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management
• Light Rail Community (LRC) Zone presentation
• Discussion on middle housing category for Growth Monitoring Report

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee approved its January 9, 2025 minutes and unanimously elected Russ Wright as its PSRC Regional Staff Committee delegate and Karl Almgren as alternate. The rest of the meeting was discussion and updates only: staff presented on the Communitywide Climate Resiliency Plan (final draft expected October 2025), the Hazard Mitigation Plan, the proposed Light Rail Community Zone, and a request for volunteers to define middle housing for growth monitoring. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Russ Wright as PSRC Regional Staff Committee delegate (unanimous)
• Elected Karl Almgren as PSRC alternate (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on five property tax appeals filed by ARE-Seattle holding companies. Each 30-minute session will be conducted by Hearing Examiner Robert Bodkin, with an evidence deadline of January 13, 2025. The agenda is procedural, listing only the appeals and their assigned times.

• ARE-SEATTLE NO 44 HOLDING LLC appeal (case 0877-0878-24C, parcel 27052900401500 et al) at 9:00 AM
• ARE-SEATTLE NO 38 HOLDING LLC appeal (case 1132-1136-24C, parcel 00813300001301 et al) at 9:30 AM
• ARE-SEATTLE NO 39 HOLDINGS LLC appeal (case 1137-1138-24C, parcel 00813300000201 et al) at 10:00 AM
• ARE-SEATTLE NO 42 HOLDING LLC appeal (case 1139-1146-24C, parcel 27053000105500 et al) at 10:30 AM
• ARE-SEATTLE NO 43 HOLDING LLC appeal (case 1147-1148-24C, parcel 27052900101001 et al) at 11:00 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard 11 property assessment appeals on February 12, 2025, all concerning Bothell-area properties owned by ARE-Seattle entities and Ethan Hornryan LLC. In each case the Board marked the petition as sustained, leaving the initial assessed value unchanged from the decision value. No adjustments to assessed values were recorded. The minutes list hearing times, attendees, and values but do not record vote tallies or detailed reasoning.

• Sustained petition 0877-24C; value unchanged at $10,271,800
• Sustained petition 0878-24C; value unchanged at $21,625,200
• Sustained petition 1137-24C; value unchanged at $40,199,100
• Sustained petition 1138-24C; value unchanged at $24,863,000
• Sustained petition 1139-24C; value unchanged at $32,894,800
• Sustained petition 1140-24C; value unchanged at $21,121,300
• Sustained petitions 1141-24C through 1146-24C; values unchanged ($47,679,900; $15,225,500; $20,378,200; $17,425,400; $15,557,900)

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board will convene to approve prior meeting summaries, hear public comments, and discuss old business including agritourism bills, the agricultural use matrix, offsite meetings, assessor coordination, and board positions. New business includes a presentation from the Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board. Reports will cover legislative updates, agricultural coordinator activities, surface water management, and planning and development services.

• Discussion of agritourism bills
• Review of agricultural use matrix
• Presentation by Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board
• Updates from PDS with 1/2 mile summary and map
• Board positions include multiple vacancies

The Board approved the minutes from their November meeting. Members also discussed ongoing legislative efforts regarding agritourism and the formation of an Agriculture Advisory Committee to the Assessor.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on five property tax appeals filed by Robinett Investment Company LLC, all scheduled for 9:00 AM on February 10, 2025. Each appeal concerns a different parcel and is allotted 20 minutes. The agenda lists the hearing examiner, Kathleen Santti, and the appellant's representative, Martin Robinett.

• Five appeals (0127-24R through 0131-24R) by Robinett Investment Company LLC
• Parcels: 01130000002200, 01130000002800, 01130000000400, 01130000001300, 01130000001700
• Each hearing scheduled for 20 minutes at 9:00 AM
• Hearing Examiner: Kathleen Santti
• Evidence deadline was January 9, 2025

The Board of Equalization held hearings on February 10, 2025, regarding property tax petitions for Robinett Investment Company LLC. The Board sustained the initial values for four properties and accepted a value adjustment for one property.

• Sustained initial value of $628,000 for petition 0127-24R
• Sustained initial value of $630,300 for petition 0128-24R
• Sustained initial value of $632,000 for petition 0129-24R
• Accepted value adjustment from $646,200 to $628,300 for petition 0130-24R
• Sustained initial value of $576,100 for petition 0131-24R

Noxious Weed Control Board

The Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Board will hold a public hearing and board meeting to consider adopting the 2025 Snohomish County Noxious Weed List. The agenda includes coordinator recommendations, public testimony, board discussion, and a formal adoption vote. The meeting is conducted online via Microsoft Teams.

• Public hearing to adopt 2025 Snohomish County Noxious Weed List
• Coordinator recommendations on weed list
• Adoption of the 2025 weed list
• Minutes approval from December 6, 2024
• Coordinator's report

The Board approved the 2025 Snohomish County Noxious Weed List, which includes new Class A additions and specific selections for Class B and C species. Members also approved the minutes from the December 6, 2024, meeting and established that future board meetings will begin at 8:00 a.m.

• Approved December 6, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Snohomish County Noxious Weed List (unanimous)
• Set future board meeting start time to 8:00 a.m.

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, and to take action on agendas for upcoming Steering Committee meetings. They will also discuss a Human Services Provider Call, a legislative priorities topic request, and the SCT Exploratory Committee. The meeting is largely procedural with some discussion items.

• Approve agenda for 4/23/25 Steering Committee
• Approve 2/26/25 Steering Committee agenda
• Discussion: Human Services Provider Call
• Discussion: Legislative Priorities topic request
• Discussion: SCT Exploratory Committee

The Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT) Executive Committee met online on February 5, 2025. The group unanimously approved the minutes from January 8, 2025, and reviewed a financial report showing a projected fund balance of $152,048. The committee also approved the agenda for the April 23, 2025, Steering Committee meeting and a revised agenda for the February 26, 2025, Steering Committee meeting.

• Approved minutes from January 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for April 23, 2025 Steering Committee meeting (unanimous)
• Approved revised agenda for February 26, 2025 Steering Committee meeting (unanimous)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 12 property tax appeals filed by Robinett Investment Company LLC (and related entities) for various parcels. Each appeal is scheduled for 15-20 minutes, with the first at 9:00 AM and the last at 1:00 PM. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties.

• 12 appeals from Robinett Investment Co. LLC
• Parcel IDs include 01000100002100, 00903800002000, 00903800002100, 00903800003100, 00903800003500, 00903800003700, 00903800004800, 00951500009100, 00951500009300, 00951500009700, 00951500009800, 00951500010000
• Hearings scheduled from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Evidence deadline was January 6, 2025

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed petitions from Robinett Investments Company LLC and Robinett Investment Co LLC regarding eleven properties in Marysville. The board sustained the initial assessed values for all properties, ranging from $608,200 to $659,500. No adjustments were made to the valuations.

• Sustained value of $630,900 for 10704 62ND AVE NE
• Sustained value of $620,500 for 10316 62ND DR NE
• Sustained value of $620,500 for 10320 62ND DR NE
• Sustained value of $628,500 for 10430 62ND DR NE
• Sustained value of $659,500 for 10417 62ND DR NE
• Sustained value of $636,500 for 10409 62ND DR NE
• Sustained value of $620,500 for 10233 62ND DR NE
• Sustained value of $618,200 for 10512 66TH AVE NE

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 11 property valuation appeals, all filed by Robinett Investment Company LLC (Martin Robinett) for various parcels. Each hearing is scheduled for 20 minutes. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of these properties.

• Appeal 0119-24R for parcel 28083600305500
• Appeal 0120-24R for parcel 28083600306500
• Appeal 0122-24R for parcel 28083500407600
• Appeal 0123-24R for parcel 28083600305600
• Appeal 0082-24R for parcel 00903800003300

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed ten property tax petitions filed by Robinett Investment Company LLC. The board sustained the assessor's initial valuation for every property, meaning no adjustments were made to the assessed values. The owner did not appear at the hearing.

• Sustained appeal for 14415 Kellogg Lake Rd (value $217,100)
• Sustained appeal for 14409 Kellogg Lake Rd (value $216,600)
• Sustained appeal for 14418 Kellogg Lake Rd (value $197,000)
• Sustained appeal for 14410 Kellogg Lake Rd (value $215,600)
• Sustained appeal for 10425 62nd Dr NE (value $624,500)
• Sustained appeal for 10612 62nd Ave NE (value $603,500)
• Sustained appeal for 10616 62nd Ave NE (value $603,500)
• Sustained appeal for 6223 107th Pl NE (value $603,400)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on four property assessment appeals. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values for the listed properties based on evidence submitted by the appellants.

• Brixton Everett LLC appeal (parcel 28051800400800 et al) at 9:00 AM
• Marysville Investment Partners LLC appeal (parcel 31053300206600 et al) at 10:00 AM
• Brodie Ralph & Sharon appeal (parcel 30052500302300 et al) at 10:30 AM
• Short James S appeal (parcel 29050200201200) at 11:00 AM

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard 24 property tax appeals on January 29, 2025. The board sustained the assessor's valuation for all properties owned by Brixton Everett LLC and Marysville Investment Partners LLC. For two properties owned by Brodie Ralph & Sharon, the board accepted a value of $0.

• Sustained appeal for Brixton Everett LLC at 1402 SE Everett Mall Way ($3,652,100)
• Sustained appeal for Brixton Everett LLC at 1402 SE Everett Mall Way ($4,152,400)
• Sustained appeal for Brixton Everett LLC at 1402 SE Everett Mall Way ($23,789,800)
• Sustained appeal for Brixton Everett LLC at 1302 SE Everett Mall Way ($12,373,400)
• Sustained appeal for Brixton Everett LLC at 1321 SE Everett Mall Way ($134,000)
• Sustained appeal for Brixton Everett LLC at 1402 SE Everett Mall Way ($1,511,300)
• Sustained appeal for Brixton Everett LLC at 1402 SE Everett Mall Way ($7,447,000)
• Accepted $0 value for Brodie Ralph & Sharon at 8719 60th St NE

Planning Commission

The Snohomish County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to park and school impact fees to require proportionally lower fees for smaller housing units, as mandated by state law. The Commission will also consider amendments to its bylaws and hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The Commission is an advisory body; final decisions rest with the County Council.

• Public hearing on park impact fees for smaller housing units, updating fee schedule and methodology per RCW 82.02.060
• Public hearing on school impact fees for smaller housing units, adding bedroom categories for Single Family, Duplex, Townhomes, and Multifamily in Chapter 30.66C SCC
• Consideration of amendments to Planning Commission bylaws
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair

The Snohomish County Planning Commission unanimously approved code amendments to lower park and school impact fees for smaller housing units, aligning with state law requirements. The commission also approved bylaw updates regarding meeting procedures and re-elected Robert Larsen as Chair and Tom Campbell as Vice Chair. No public comments were received on the park fee hearing, while one member of the public commented on the school fee hearing.

• Approved Park Impact Fee code amendments (9-0)
• Approved School Impact Fee code amendments (9-0)
• Approved Planning Commission Bylaws amendments (9-0)
• Elected Robert Larsen as Commission Chair (9-0)
• Elected Tom Campbell as Commission Vice Chair (9-0)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on January 27, 2025, to consider nine property assessment appeals. Each case involves a property owner contesting their assessed value, with hearings scheduled for 9:00 AM. The board will review evidence and decide whether to adjust the valuations.

• Appeal 0005-24R: Bryce W. Teigen, Parcel 00442700001600
• Appeal 0025-24R: William S. Hodgins, Parcel 00600900200703
• Appeal 0089-24R: Patrick W. and Emily C. McHenry, Parcel 00545900000300
• Appeal 0107-24R: Jordan N. and Marta B. Elleby, Parcel 27031200400300
• Appeal 0106-24R: Felton Family Revocable Trust, Parcel 00594400001600

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization heard six property tax appeals on January 27, 2025. The board sustained the assessor's valuation for four properties and accepted lower values proposed by owners for two properties. No adjustments were made beyond these decisions.

• Sustained $518,500 value for Teigen (4914 102nd Pl NE)
• Accepted $557,600 value for Galvin/Kraemer-Galvin (5707 203rd St SW)
• Sustained $808,800 value for McHenry (501 Pitner Dr)
• Sustained $1,349,000 value for Krepick Trust (11402 239th Pl SW)
• Accepted $2,512,700 value for Felton Trust (8415 Talbot Rd)
• Accepted $1,581,900 value for Elleby (9205 Olympicview Dr)

SCT Steering Committee

The Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT) Steering Committee is meeting to discuss updates and decide whether to move forward with an SCT Exploratory Committee. They will hear a recap of the SCT General Assembly, including pre-survey results, and receive a 2025 legislative session update. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and a manager's report.

• Decision on moving forward with SCT Exploratory Committee
• 2025 Legislative Session Update by Annika Vaughn
• SCT General Assembly Recap and Pre-Survey results
• Approval of meeting minutes from 10/23/24
• Summary of PSRC Board Actions and Activities

The Snohomish County Transportation (SCT) Steering Committee Executive Committee met online on January 8, 2025. The group reviewed November financials, which included $2,520 in ticket revenue from the December General Assembly. The committee discussed the General Assembly debrief and the SCT Exploratory Committee structure. They also noted an upcoming officer election for February 26, 2025.

• Approved the 3/26/25 agenda (unanimous)
• Noted December meeting was cancelled with no minutes

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a hearing on January 22, 2025, to consider nine property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for a 20-minute session, with evidence deadlines already passed. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• Appeal 0003-24R: Chad R. and Devra J. Olson, parcel 28071000201500
• Appeal 0478-24R: Harwinder S. and Sandeep K. Grewal, parcel 00761200004900
• Appeal 0413-24R: Donald and Carol Lee Roberts, parcel 27061800101100
• Appeal 0062-24R: Annie and Minh Le, parcel 01000200002400
• Appeal 0242-24R: Richard Eyrish, parcel 00669000000500

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization reviewed six property tax appeals on January 22, 2025. The board sustained the assessor's valuation for all six properties, meaning no changes were made to the assessed values. Most petitioners did not appear at the hearing.

• Sustained appeal for Olson Chad R/Devra J at 7505 Woods Creek Rd (value $162,400)
• Adjusted value for Le Annie & Minh at 14616 36th Ave SE from $976,200 to $937,900
• Sustained appeal for Wood Ken D at 7619 319th Pl NW (value $477,900)
• Sustained appeal for Coker Allen L at 17814 11th Ave NE (value $168,300)
• Sustained appeal for Alberg David (value $217,200)
• Sustained appeal for O'Day Curtis R/O'Day Lydia P at 18711 Salha Ave NW (value $729,200)

SCT Managers and Administrators

This is a routine meeting of the Snohomish County Managers and Administrators Group, consisting only of welcome, roll call, a go-round, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold administrative hearings on January 16, 2025, to consider 12 property tax appeals. Each hearing is scheduled for 15 minutes, and the board will decide on the valuation disputes presented.

• Appeal 0006-24R: Barton Elysabeth G/Kelvin A, Parcel 01026900100500, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 0007-24R: Black Amy/Chadwick, Parcel 00557100301200, 9:15 AM
• Appeal 0010-24R: Jiang Chun Gang Jonson, Parcel 00912200004000, 9:30 AM
• Appeal 0014-24R: Wallstrom John & Kaur Hansneet, Parcel 01216300000800, 9:45 AM
• Appeal 0067-24R: Nilsen James & Baurecht Magrit, Parcel 27032500205600, 11:30 AM

The Board of Equalization heard two property value petitions. In both cases, the Board voted to sustain the initial property values.

• Petition 0064-24R: Sustained value at 455,500
• Petition 0069-24R: Sustained value at 1,530,000

SCT Community Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Community Advisory Board (CAB) will meet to elect a co-chair, approve minutes, and confirm representatives for upcoming Steering Committee meetings. The main discussion will focus on debriefing the 2024 SCT General Assembly, including exploring a reimagined SCT and prioritizing additional topics, as well as continuing a previous discussion led by Kate Nesse.

• CAB Co-Chair Election
• Approval of September meeting minutes (11-21-24)
• Overview of February and March Steering Committee agenda
• Debrief of 2024 SCT General Assembly and discussion on reimagined SCT
• Public comment period

The Community Advisory Board elected a new co-chair and approved the minutes from the November 21, 2024, meeting. Members also confirmed representatives for upcoming Steering Committee meetings in February and March.

• Elected co-chair (unanimous)
• Approved November 21, 2024, minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Phil Lovell for Feb 26 Steering Committee meeting
• Confirmed Kate Nesse for March 26 Steering Committee meeting

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization is holding hearings on five property valuation appeals, including one postponed from November 2024. Each appeal challenges a property's assessed value for tax purposes. The board will decide whether to adjust valuations based on evidence submitted by the December 17, 2024 deadline.

• Brixton Everett LLC appeal (parcel 28051800400800 et al), postponed from 11/18/2024, 60-minute hearing
• Douglas E & Michelle A Maxfield appeal (parcel 30061000101700), 20-minute hearing
• Gwynn Goble appeal (parcel 00590700012200), 20-minute hearing
• Doug J Adams appeal (parcel 00385701100802), 20-minute hearing
• Justin A Michaud & Kerrie R Gehman appeal (parcel 29061600201000), 20-minute hearing

The Board of Equalization reviewed four property value petitions. Three petitions were sustained at their initial values, and one was accepted for a value adjustment.

• Petition 0001-24R (13720 12th St NE): Value sustained at 667,300
• Petition 0002-24R (2528 101st Ave NE): Value accepted and adjusted from 555,100 to 506,900
• Petition 0028-24R (4927 Osth Ave NE): Value sustained at 361,700
• Petition 0099-24R (15711 116th St NE): Value sustained at 895,700

Agricultural Advisory Board

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board is meeting to approve the November summary, take public comment, and conduct old and new business. New business includes discussing agritourism bills, the agricultural use matrix, offsite meetings for 2025, an assessors meeting, and board positions. The agenda also includes reports from county staff and partner organizations, with a legislative update listed as TBD.

• Discussion of agritourism bills
• Discussion of agricultural use matrix
• Planning offsite meetings for 2025
• Assessors meeting discussion
• Board positions discussion

The Snohomish County Agricultural Advisory Board and County Council held a joint meeting on December 10, 2024. The session consisted of introductions and discussions regarding open space audits, potential state legislation on riparian buffer rules, agricultural technology programs, and the upcoming Food and Farming Center. No votes were taken, and no formal resolutions or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Discussed open space and audit concerns
• Reviewed concerns regarding Riparian Buffer Rules and possible state legislation
• Discussed new technologies utilized by the Ag Tech Program
• Discussed benefits of the upcoming Food and Farming Center
• Suggested adding a forestry representative to the Ag Board

SCT Infrastructure Coordinating Committee

The Snohomish County Infrastructure Coordinating Committee (ICC) is meeting virtually to receive updates on legislation, WSDOT and PSRC activities, and the PUD SnoSMART program. The committee will also discuss the 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map. The agenda is primarily informational with no decisions scheduled.

• Legislative update by Annika Vaughn
• WSDOT updates by Mehrdad
• PSRC updates by Jennifer Barnes
• PUD SnoSMART program presentation by John Hieb
• Discussion of 2025 Regional Transportation Priority List/Map

SCT Planning Advisory Committee

The Snohomish County Planning Advisory Committee will elect a co-chair and receive updates on the 2025 legislative session, the 2024 SCT General Assembly, a PowerBI tool, and the 2025 growth target reconciliation process. The meeting is largely informational, with the only action item being the co-chair election.

• Co-chair election
• 2025 Legislative Session Update by Annika Vaughn
• 2024 SCT General Assembly Overview by Ann Larson
• PowerBI Update by Shanan Bird
• 2025 SCT Growth Target Reconciliation Process by Steve Toy

The Planning Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the November 14, 2024, meeting. Members also unanimously elected Russ Wright, Haylie Miller, and Mike McCrary to serve as co-chairs. The committee received updates on the 2025 legislative session, data dashboards, and the upcoming growth target reconciliation process.

• Approved November 14, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Russ Wright, Haylie Miller, and Mike McCrary as co-chairs (unanimous)

SCT Executive Committee

The Snohomish County SCT Executive Committee is meeting to review the November treasurer's report, approve the agenda for the 3/26/25 Steering Committee, and discuss the SCT General Assembly and Exploratory Committee structure. The previous 12-4-24 meeting was cancelled, so no minutes are available. Officer elections are scheduled for the 2/26/25 Steering Committee meeting.

• Treasurer's Report for November: Financial Report and Memo
• Approve agenda for 3/26/25 Steering Committee
• Debrief on SCT General Assembly
• Discussion of SCT Exploratory Committee structure
• Reminder: Election of Officers at 2/26/25 Steering Committee meeting

The Snohomish County Transportation Association (SCT) Executive Committee met online on January 8, 2025. The group reviewed November financials, which included $2,520 in ticket revenue from the December General Assembly. The committee unanimously approved the agenda for the upcoming Steering Committee meeting.

• Approved the Steering Committee agenda (unanimous)