Snohomish County, WA

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on November 2, 2026, to hear 12 property assessment appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for a 15- or 20-minute hearing, with most involving properties owned by entities with names like IH Property Washington LP and IH Borrower LP. The agenda is procedural, listing only the appeals and their assigned times.

• Appeal 1151-25R: IH6 Property Washington LP, Parcel 01016000004200, 9:00 AM
• Appeal 1152-25R: 2018-3 IH Borrower LP, Parcel 01016000005100, 9:15 AM
• Appeal 1156-25R: IH5 Property Washington LP, Parcel 01023900001700, 9:30 AM
• Appeal 1158-25R: IH5 Property Washington LP, Parcel 01027300001200, 9:45 AM
• Appeal 0902-25C: 3915 Colby Avenue N Owner LLC, Parcel 00411300700200, 11:30 AM

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting to hear 13 appeals of property valuations. Each appeal is scheduled for a 15- or 30-minute session, with most involving commercial properties owned by companies like IH4 Property Washington LP and Ric Homes LLC. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values based on the evidence presented.

• Appeals by IH4 Property Washington LP for parcels 00431301200403, 00586900000224, 00688100003600, 00816500002400, 00821800000700, 00821800000800
• Appeals by Ric Homes LLC for parcels 00597400001202 and 00597400001203
• Appeal by Robinett Holdings LLC for parcel 29050200304100
• Appeal by Robinett Investment Company LLC for parcel 01026500000100 et al
• Appeal by 7414 Cascade Dr LLC for parcel 01248100000200

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual hearing on November 9, 2026, to consider 13 property tax appeals filed by entities with 'IH' in their names (e.g., IH BORROWER LP, IH4 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP). Each appeal is scheduled for 15 minutes, with hearings starting at 9:00 AM. The agenda lists parcel IDs and the appellant for each case, but no details on the specific tax disputes are provided.

• 13 appeals scheduled, all from IH-affiliated entities
• First case: 1160-25R, 2017-1 IH BORROWER LP, Parcel 01027300003100, 9:00 AM
• Hearings run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 15 minutes each
• All hearings via Zoom
• Clerk: Sarah Smith

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council will hold public hearings to decide on growth management regulations and land use amendments. The meeting includes a vote on the final list of amendments for the County Comprehensive Plan.

• Motion 26-155: Final amendments to the Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan and GMA Development Regulations for Docket XXII
• Ordinance 26-063: Revisions to regulations for state-licensed cannabis retail facilities
• Motion 26-408: Open Space Taxation Application #3266 for Smokey Point Boulevard LLC

The Council approved Ordinance 26-063 to revise regulations for state-licensed cannabis retail facilities. It also approved amendments to the Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan and GMA Development Regulations for Docket XXII. Additionally, an Open Space Taxation application for Smokey Point Boulevard LLC was approved.

• Approved Ordinance 26-063 revising cannabis retail regulations (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Ordinance 26-063 (3-2)
• Approved Motion 26-155 for Comprehensive Plan and GMA Development Regulations amendments (5-0)
• Approved Amended Motion 26-408 for Open Space Taxation Application #3266 (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold hearings on 14 property tax appeals, all involving large property owners such as IH Borrower LP and IH Property Washington LP. The board will decide whether to adjust assessed values for the 2025 tax year. The agenda is otherwise procedural, listing only the appeals and their schedules.

• 14 appeals scheduled, each 15-30 minutes
• Appeals by 2018-2 IH BORROWER LP, 2017-1 IH BORROWER LP, IH4/IH5/IH6 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP, 5TH PARALLEL LLC
• Parcel IDs include 00779500003400, 29052300201000, 00809300002100, and others
• Hearings via Zoom from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council will vote on a collective bargaining agreement for Local 292 and several infrastructure design supplements. The body will also discuss a council budget amendment and a resolution regarding jail voting access.

• Resolution 26-039: Support for a Jail Voting Day for eligible voters in county correctional facilities
• Estimated $1,050,000 piggyback award for guardrails, terminals, cable and components over five years
• Motion 26-403: Design services for I-5/164th St SW Direct Access Improvements (Perteet, Inc.)
• Motion 26-416: Design services for the Alderwood Mall Parkway Project (Otak, Inc.)
• Motion 26-412: 2027-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Laborers Local 292

The Council approved several infrastructure design contracts and funding agreements for food security and violence prevention. A public hearing was scheduled for a proposed temporary hiring freeze. A collective bargaining agreement was deferred in committee.

• Approved Resolution 26-039 supporting a Jail Voting Day (5-0)
• Approved $1.05M piggyback award for guardrails and components (5-0)
• Approved design services for I-5/164th St SW Direct Access Improvements (5-0)
• Approved design services for Alderwood Mall Parkway Project (5-0)
• Deferred 2027-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local 292 (5-0)
• Approved food security and access program funding agreement (5-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sno-Isle Regional Library (5-0)
• Scheduled Nov. 10 public hearing for Ordinance 26-071 temporary hiring freeze (3-2)

Council Meeting

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council is meeting to assign legislation to committees and discuss administrative motions. Key items include a proposed hiring freeze and several amendments to the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account.

• Ordinance 26-071: Proposed temporary hiring freeze and restrictions on new employees
• Ordinance 26-072: Interlocal Agreement with the City of Monroe for the Monroe Davis Annexation
• Motion 26-430: Grant award for the Coordinated Community Overdose Response Project
• Estimated $1,050,000 piggyback award for guardrails, terminals, cable and components over five years
• Amendments to Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account agreements with multiple school districts and colleges

The Snohomish County Council held its administrative session on October 27, 2026, assigning multiple motions and ordinances to committees or upcoming legislative sessions. The council unanimously approved directing the Chief of Staff to sign a conflict of interest waiver letter from Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S. Additionally, the council held an executive session on labor negotiations.

• Approved motion directing Chief of Staff to sign conflict of interest waiver letter with Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson P.S. (4-0)
• Assigned numerous motions and ordinances to committees and scheduled items for upcoming General Legislative Sessions

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council will meet to vote on several administrative motions and contract authorizations. The session includes a report on revenues and a proposal to schedule a public hearing regarding County Parks and Park Rangers.

• Bid award for law enforcement online database reporting to LeadsOnline, LLC for an estimated $250,000.00 over five years
• Motion 26-405 to authorize a Software as a Service Agreement with Concourse Tech Inc. for a Judicial Court Management System
• Motion 26-407 to authorize Change Order 2 to Contract PW24-0361SB with KLB Construction, LLC at the Snohomish County Airport
• Ordinance 26-065 regarding County Parks and Park Rangers (proposed public hearing for December 9, 2026)
• August 2026 Snohomish County Early Head Start Monthly Program Report

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to hear individual property tax appeals. The agenda includes several hearings regarding IH property entities and specific parcel IDs.

• Property tax appeal 1070-25R for IH6 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP
• Property tax appeal 1073-25R for IH5 PROPERTY BORROWER LP
• Property tax appeal 1111-25R for IH6 PROPERTY OF WASHINGTON LP
• Property tax appeal 1112-25R for IH5 Property Washington LP
• Property tax appeal 1038-25R for MURSTIG RYAN

Public Hearings

The Council is conducting a public hearing on the Executive's Proposed 2027-2028 Biennial Budget. The meeting includes a biennial public forum for testimony on the operations of any county department.

• Budget Ordinance 26-060 to adopt the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget
• Ordinances 26-046 through 26-053 regarding property tax levies for general, road, conservation, mental health, and veterans' assistance
• Budget Motion 26-375 for the Six-Year Opioid Settlement Dollars Spending Plan 2027-2032
• Budget Ordinance 26-057 amending the school impact fee schedule and adopting capital facilities plans for multiple school districts
• Ordinances 26-043 and 26-044 setting jail service rates for local jurisdictions and Indian Tribes

Public Hearings

The Council is conducting a public hearing on the Executive's Proposed 2027-2028 Biennial Budget. The meeting includes a biennial public forum for testimony on the operations of any county department.

• Budget Ordinance 26-060 to adopt the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget
• Ordinances 26-046 through 26-053 regarding property tax levies for general, road, conservation, mental health, and veterans' assistance
• Budget Motion 26-375 for the Six-Year Opioid Settlement Dollars Spending Plan 2027-2032
• Budget Ordinance 26-057 amending the School Impact Fee Schedule for multiple school districts
• Ordinances 26-043 and 26-044 setting jail service rates for local jurisdictions and Indian Tribes

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council is assigning legislation to committees and discussing various interlocal agreements. Key items include a proposed extension of a data center moratorium and several surface water management billing agreements with local cities.

• Ordinance 26-066: Proposed six-month extension of the moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Snohomish County
• Proposed surface water management billing agreements with the cities of Bothell, Granite Falls, Lake Stevens, and Mill Creek
• Motion 26-409: 2027-2028 Interlocal Agreement with Stanwood Camano School District for school resource officer services
• Motion 26-412: Proposed 2027-2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Laborers Local 292
• Purchasing award recommendation for LeadsOnline, LLC for law enforcement database reporting with an estimated $250,000 spend

The Council approved two settlement agreements regarding Robinett Investment Company, LLC. It also authorized legal representation for an IRS examination and approved conflict of interest waivers for a law firm.

• Approved settlement in Robinett Investment Company, LLC v Snohomish County Cause No. 26-2-06431-31 (5-0)
• Approved settlement in Robinett Investment Company, LLC v Snohomish County Cause No. 26-2-05272-31 (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-419 for IRS examination representation and services (5-0)
• Approved two conflict of interest waivers for Hillis Clark Martin and Peterson, LLC (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hear 11 individual property tax appeals. The agenda lists specific parcel IDs and appellants, with no dollar amounts or specific valuation details provided in the text. All items are scheduled for 15-minute slots.

• Appeal by Dinde Suresh Bapuso & Aishwarya Suresh (Parcel 01163200000100)
• Appeal by Gururajarao Narasimha (Parcel 00509500003502)
• Appeal by Ih3 Property Washington LP (Parcel 00950600000200)
• Appeal by Ih4 Property Washington LP (Parcel 01003700010400)
• Appeal by Miller Daniel/Marisa (Parcel 00774800002100)

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council will hold public hearings on an ordinance regarding growth management and lot splitting. The body will also consider a continued application for open space taxation.

• Ordinance 26-036: Amending Snohomish County Code regarding Growth Management and Lot Splitting
• Motion 26-408: Open Space Taxation Application #3266 for Smokey Point Boulevard LLC

The Snohomish County Council held public hearings and voted to approve Substitute Ordinance 26-036 relating to growth management and lot splitting, including three amendments. Additionally, the council voted to continue the public hearing for Motion 26-408 regarding Open Space Taxation Application #3266 to October 28, 2026.

• Approved Substitute Ordinance 26-036 relating to Growth Management and Lot Splitting (5-0)
• Approved Amendment 1 to Ordinance 26-036 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 2 to Ordinance 26-036 (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment 3 to Ordinance 26-036 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Motion 26-408 (Open Space Taxation Application #3266) to October 28, 2026 (5-0)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to hear several property tax appeal cases. These hearings involve various individual owners and LLCs regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Appeal 1398-25E: Marosi David P & Ford-Marosi Cheryl A
• Multiple appeals from HPA II Borrower 2020-1 LLC and related entities
• Multiple appeals from IH6 Property Washington LP
• Appeal 1037-25R: Brindle Kim M
• Appeal 1300-25R: Martin Bethann B & Gary L

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council will discuss the biennial budget and receive updates on the Everett Link Extension project. The body is deciding on a vehicle uplift contract for law enforcement and a change order for the Arlington Operations Center.

• Estimated $300,000 over five years for law enforcement and K-9 vehicle uplift
• Ordinance 26-062 regarding urban center development building height
• Change Order No. 9 to the Arlington Operations Center Agreement with Cornerstone General Contractors
• Open Space Application #3355 for Anthony and Samantha Doherty
• Reappointment of Kimberly Busteed to the Snohomish County Planning Commission

The Council approved several administrative and operational contracts, including funding for law enforcement vehicles and a new case management system. A public hearing was scheduled for November 4 to discuss urban center building height regulations.

• Approved $300,000 over five years for law enforcement and K-9 vehicle uplift (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 9 for Arlington Operations Center Agreement (5-0)
• Approved cancellation of aged outstanding warrants (5-0)
• Approved SaaS Agreement with Pine Technologies, LLC for case management system (5-0)
• Approved Reciprocal Equipment and Floor Lease Space Agreement with Box of Good, LLC (5-0)
• Approved allocation of Conservation Futures Property Tax Program Funds (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 26-062 regarding urban center building height for Nov 4 (5-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Kimberly Busteed to the Planning Commission (5-0)

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council is meeting for an administrative session to assign legislation to committees and schedule items for future legislative sessions. The body will discuss various motions regarding software agreements, construction change orders, and land use applications.

• Motion 26-407: Change Order 2 to Contract PW24-0361SB with KLB Construction, LLC at the Snohomish County Airport
• Motion 26-398: SaaS Agreement with Pine Technologies, LLC for the Pine Case Management System
• Motion 26-405: SaaS Agreement with Concourse Tech Inc. for a Judicial Court Management System
• Motion 26-403: Supplement No. 4 to Professional Services Agreement with Perteet, Inc. for I-5/164th St SW Direct Access Improvements
• Purchasing Award Recommendation for law enforcement and K-9 vehicle uplift estimated at $300,000 over five years

The Council approved the 2027-29 State Legislative Agenda. Several motions were assigned to the Committee of the Whole and scheduled for future legislative sessions. The Council also held a brief executive session regarding pending litigation.

• Approved 2027-29 State Legislative Agenda
• Scheduled Motion 26-383 (cancellation of aged outstanding warrants) for Oct 14
• Scheduled Motion 26-398 (Pine Technologies SaaS Agreement) for Oct 14
• Scheduled Motion 26-399 (Box of Good, LLC lease agreement) for Oct 14
• Scheduled Motion 26-402 (Conservation Futures funds allocation) for Oct 14
• Scheduled Motion 26-408 (Open Space Taxation Application #3266) for public hearing Oct 14
• Scheduled Ordinance 26-065 (County Parks and Park Rangers) for Oct 21
• Scheduled Motion 26-405 (Concourse Tech Inc. SaaS Agreement) for Oct 21

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to review several property tax appeal cases. The agenda includes hearings for various limited partnerships and individual property owners regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Appeal 0950-25R: 2018-3 IH BORROWER LP (Parcel 00882200002000)
• Appeal 0956-25R: IH4 PROPERTY BORROWER LP (Parcel 00885700000200)
• Appeal 0965-25R: IH4 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP (Parcel 00895000001000)
• Appeal 1113-25R: THR WASHINGTON II LP (Parcel 00952700000500)
• Appeal 5049-25AR: Elizabeth Poole (Parcel 00943600001300 et al)

Committee of the Whole - Budget Deliberations

The Snohomish County Council's Committee of the Whole meets on Friday, October 9, 2026, for 2027-2028 biennial budget deliberations. The agenda consists of department presentations and Q&A, covering Airport, Planning & Developmental Services, Office of Hearings Administration, and Conservation & Natural Resources divisions. The meeting also includes a call to order, roll call, and public comment. No specific budget figures, votes, or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Department presentations on Airport (+CIP), Planning & Developmental Services, and Office of Hearings Administration from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
• Conservation & Natural Resources presentations from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., including Parks & Recreation (+CIP), Office of Agriculture, Office of Energy and Sustainability, and Surface Water Management (+CIP)
• Public comment period included on the agenda
• Meeting held in the Jackson Board Room, 8th Floor, Robert J. Drewel Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA, with remote Zoom option

Committee of the Whole - Budget Deliberations

The Snohomish County Council's Committee of the Whole is meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026, for budget deliberations. The agenda consists of department presentations and Q&A sessions with the Treasurer, Executive (OSJ & Eco Devo), Assessor, Finance (including Non-Departmental and Debt Service), Auditor, Public Advocate, and Human Resources. The meeting also includes time for public comment. No specific budget figures, decisions, or outcomes are stated in the agenda.

• Department presentations and Q&A: Treasurer (2026-2590)
• Executive (OSJ & Eco Devo) (2026-2592)
• Assessor (2026-2593)
• Finance (2026-2594), including Non-Departmental (2026-2666) and Debt Service (2026-2667)
• Auditor (2026-2596), Public Advocate (2026-2597), and Human Resources (2026-2598)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet to hear several property tax appeal cases. These hearings involve various entities and parcel IDs to determine property valuations.

• Property tax appeal for HPA II BORROWER 2019-1 LLC A DELAWARE LI (Parcel 01119200000500)
• Multiple property tax appeals for IH6 PROPERTY WASHINGTON LP
• Property tax appeal for CLPF HARBOUR POINTE LLC (Parcel 00441300000402)
• Property tax appeal for ROSEN BEL KIRK ASSOCIATES LLC (Parcel 28042700205100 et al)
• Property tax appeal for PACIFIC SYSTEMS BUILDING ASSOCIATES LLC (Parcel 01036300010200)

Committee of the Whole - Budget Deliberations

The Snohomish County Council's Committee of the Whole meets on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to hear department presentations and Q&A for the 2027-2028 biennial budget. Departments scheduled include the Sheriff, District Court, Superior Court, Clerk, Office of Public Defense, Prosecuting Attorney, and Council. The agenda also includes call to order, roll call, and public comment. Times and order are noted as subject to change.

• Sheriff (Law Enforcement & Corrections) presentation, item 2026-2582, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• District Court (2026-2583), Superior Court (2026-2584), and Clerk (2026-2585) presentations, 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
• Office of Public Defense (2026-2586), Prosecuting Attorney (2026-2588), and Council (2026-2589) presentations, 1:15-3:00 p.m.
• Public comment is on the agenda
• Meeting held in the Jackson Board Room, 8th Floor, Robert J. Drewel Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Everett, WA, and remotely via Zoom

Board of Equalization

The Snohomish County Board of Equalization will hold a virtual meeting on October 7, 2026, to hear six property tax appeals. Each appeal is scheduled for 15 minutes, with appellants including individuals and companies. The board will decide whether to adjust the assessed values of the properties in question.

• Appeal 1233-25R: Pisarenko Irina, Parcel 01187100003800, 9:45 AM
• Appeal 1236-25R: Boopalan Saravanar/Saravanar Supriya, Parcel 01025100010100, 10:00 AM
• Appeal 0924-25R: IH3 Property Washington LP, Parcel 00848700001900, 10:30 AM
• Appeal 0926-25R: IH4 Property Washington LP, Parcel 00849800000100, 10:45 AM
• Appeals 0880-25R and 0881-25R: Robinett Investment Company LLC, Parcels 30052600403700 and 30052600404300, 11:30 AM-12:00 PM

Community Budget Forum

The Snohomish County Council is holding a Community Budget Forum on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Jackson Board Room and remotely via Zoom. The stated purpose is to give the public an opportunity to learn about the budget and provide input on spending priorities. The agenda lists a call to order, roll call, a staff presentation (item 2026-2669), and public comment. No specific budget figures, ordinances, or decisions appear in the agenda text.

• Community Budget Forum for public input on spending priorities
• Staff presentation, item 2026-2669
• Public comment period
• In-person at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Jackson Board Room, 8th Floor, Everett, WA
• Remote participation via Zoom, meeting ID 948-4685 0772

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, for a general legislative session. The main substantive items are in the Committee of the Whole: a motion on the final list of amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and GMA Development Regulations for Docket XXII, and an ordinance revising county code rules for state-licensed cannabis retail facilities. For both, the proposed action is only to set a public hearing for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The rest of the agenda is largely routine, including two recognition resolutions, purchasing awards, open space applications, and a closed executive session on pending litigation.

• Motion 26-155: final list of amendments to the Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan and GMA Development Regulations for Docket XXII; proposed action is to set a public hearing for Oct. 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
• Ordinance 26-063: revises regulations for state-licensed cannabis retail facilities, amending SCC Chapters 30.22, 30.23, 30.26, 30.28, 30.53a, and 30.86, repealing SCC 30.91m.038, 30.91m.040, and 30.91m.042, and adding sections to chapter 30.91c SCC; proposed action is to set a public hearing for Oct. 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.
• Purchasing awards: OpenText XMedius CX-E/Hospitality Prime Protect license to Norstan Communications, Inc., estimated $98,622.00 for the initial five-year term; Veeam Data Protection Premium license to Tech Heads, Inc., estimated $73,548.00 for the initial five-year term
• Five Open Space applications referred to Planning and Development Services: #3349 Nicholas W. Morgenstern & Alyssa S. Mills; #3350 Triple Sixteen Landscaping; #3351 Michelle Bartelheimer; #3352 Kurt R and Deborah L Schwendtke; #3353 Jorge Garcia and Maria L Preciado De Garcia
• Resolutions 26-048 and 26-049 recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day on October 12, 2026, and October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month; also a report on revenues and an executive session on pending litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)

The Snohomish County Council approved resolutions recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and authorized various administrative purchasing awards and open space applications. The Council also scheduled public hearings for October 28, 2026, on Comprehensive Plan amendments and cannabis retail facility regulations. Additionally, the Council held executive sessions to discuss pending and potential litigation.

• Approved Resolution 26-048 recognizing October 12, 2026, as Indigenous Peoples' Day (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-049 recognizing October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-397 for administrative matters, purchasing awards, and open space applications (5-0)
• Scheduled a public hearing for October 28, 2026, on Motion 26-155 regarding Comprehensive Plan amendments (5-0)
• Scheduled a public hearing for October 28, 2026, on Ordinance 26-063 regarding cannabis retail regulations (3-2)
• Approved Motion 26-370 for the apportionment of 2025 Public Utility District Privilege Taxes (5-0)

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council meets in administrative session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to introduce and assign legislation to committees and handle routine appointments. A Committee of the Whole item proposes setting a public hearing for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. to consider the 2027-2028 Biennial Budget. The agenda also includes two recognition resolutions, several board and commission appointments, and contract-related motions. Council committee meetings are suspended during budget deliberations and tentatively set to resume November 24, 2026.

• Resolution 26-046 recognizing October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
• Resolution 26-047 recognizing October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
• Motion 26-394 establishing reimbursement allocations for Council office travel and communication expenses in the 2027-28 Biennial Budget
• Motion 26-400 approving Change Order No. 9 to the Arlington Operations Center Agreement with Cornerstone General Contractors
• Purchasing awards: OpenText/XMedius license to Norstan Communications, Inc. at an estimated $98,622.00 and Veeam Data Protection Premium to Tech Heads, Inc. at an estimated $73,548.00, each for an initial five-year term

The Council unanimously approved two resolutions recognizing awareness months in October. Additionally, the Council scheduled a public hearing for October 20 to consider travel and communication reimbursement allocations for the 2027-28 Biennial Budget.

• Approved Resolution 26-046 recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-047 recognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Motion 26-394 regarding budget reimbursement allocations for Oct 20 (5-0)

Committee of the Whole - Budget Deliberations

The Snohomish County Council's Committee of the Whole meets on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, for 2027-2028 biennial budget deliberations. The agenda consists of department presentations and Q&A, covering Public Works (Roads and Solid Waste), Facilities & Fleet, Information Technology, Human Services, Health, Emergency Management & E-911, and the Medical Examiner. The meeting includes time for public comment; no specific budget figures, votes, or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Public Works - Roads (+CIP) presentation, item 2026-2571
• Public Works - Solid Waste (+CIP) presentation, item 2026-2657
• Facilities & Fleet (+CIP) presentation, item 2026-2574
• Department of Information Technology (+CIP) presentation, item 2026-2575
• Human Services, Health Department, Emergency Management & E-911, and Medical Examiner presentations (items 2026-2576, 2026-2578, 2026-2579, 2026-2580)

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will meet via Zoom to review several property tax appeal cases. The agenda includes hearings for various parcel IDs involving IH5 Property Washington LP, IH4 Property Washington LP, 2018-3 IH Borrower LP, Robert L. Anderson, and CFC Investments LLC.

• Appeal 0915-25R: IH5 Property Washington LP (Parcel 00834600003400)
• Appeal 0985-25R: IH4 Property Washington LP (Parcel 00909200001500)
• Appeal 1179-25R: 2018-3 IH Borrower LP (Parcel 01043100202900)
• Appeal 0847-25R: Anderson Robert L (Parcel 00557400600100)
• Appeal 1230-25R: CFC Investments LLC (Parcel 28063200200300)

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council is holding public hearings and taking action on Motion 26-372, which would approve the Summer 2026 Open Space Taxation Applications. The agenda lists 48 applications, most for agricultural conservation, covering properties owned by individuals, an estate, a homeowners association, and several LLCs. Approval would grant open space tax treatment to the listed properties. The meeting is chaired by Council Chair Megan Dunn and can be attended in person in Everett or remotely.

• Motion 26-372: approving Summer 2026 Open Space Taxation Applications
• 48 applications listed, including #3258 Cascades RV Resort PropCo LLC (property formerly owned by Rusty Drivstuen)
• Agricultural conservation applications from Kevin & Bonnie Schmidt (#3261), Donald Klein (#3262), and others
• Applications from entities including Evergreen Land Trust (#3277), Meadow Lake Highlands II Homeowner Association (#3330), and CDE Leigh LLC (#3340)
• Two proposed amendments to the motion are listed

The Council approved Amended Motion 26-372, covering Summer 2026 Open Space Taxation applications, by a 5-0 vote. Before that, it removed Application #3266 (Smokey Point Boulevard LLC, ECAF 2025-1025) from the motion and continued it to a public hearing on October 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m., also 5-0. Three proposed amendments to the motion were each approved unanimously. Application #3267 was noted as withdrawn at the property owner's request.

• Approved Amended Motion 26-372, Summer 2026 Open Space Taxation applications (5-0)
• Removed Application #3266 (Smokey Point Boulevard LLC, ECAF 2025-1025) from Motion 26-372 and continued it to a public hearing on October 14, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. (5-0)
• Approved proposed Amendment 1 to Motion 26-372 (unanimous)
• Approved proposed Amendment 2 to Motion 26-372 (unanimous)
• Approved proposed Amendment 3 to Motion 26-372 (unanimous)
• Application #3267 (Ruth & Frank III Gonzales and Michelle Weaver) noted as withdrawn per property owner request

Board of Equalization

The Board of Equalization will hear several property assessment appeals. The agenda includes scheduled hearings for various business entities and individuals regarding specific parcel IDs.

• Appeal 0272-25R: Jennifer M Nelson (Parcel 31042700201100)
• Appeal 1026-25C: B10 Mountain A WA LLC/Connie L Ellis (Parcel 00372701200403)
• Appeal 1284-25C: McDonalds USA LLC (Parcel 00513800010101)
• Appeal 1335-25C: Sound Storage of Snohomish LLC (Parcel 28053600301300)
• Appeal 0576-25C: Brixton Everett LLC (Parcel 28051800400800 et al)

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council holds a General Legislative Session on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the Jackson Board Room in Everett and remotely. The posted draft agenda consists largely of routine procedural items such as call to order, roll call, the pledge, public comment, and committee reports. The only specific action listed is Motion 26-385, convening the Board of Equalization, under Committee of the Whole. The agenda also lists an executive session for a litigation update under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i).

• Motion 26-385, convening the Board of Equalization (Committee of the Whole)
• Executive session: Litigation Update, cited under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
• Public Comment period on the agenda
• Action on items from committees: Community Safety and Justice; Finance, Budget and Administration; Health and Community Services; Planning and Community Development; Public Infrastructure and Conservation
• Meeting held in person at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Jackson Board Room, 8th Floor, Everett, WA, and via Zoom

The Snohomish County Council approved a motion to convene the Board of Equalization and scheduled a public hearing for Ordinance 26-064 on October 20, 2026. The council also held an executive session regarding pending litigation with no resulting action.

• Approved Motion 26-385 convening the Board of Equalization (5-0)
• Scheduled a public hearing for Ordinance 26-064 on October 20, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (5-0)

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council meets in administrative session to introduce and assign legislation to committees. Members will consider two school resource officer agreements with Mukilteo School District #6 and Snohomish School District #201, and an amendment to a contract with Northwest Helicopters, LLC. The council is also moving two ordinances toward public hearings: one creating a Real Estate and Property Tax Administration Assistance Fund, and one revising county rules for state-licensed cannabis retail facilities. A motion on the final list of Comprehensive Plan amendments for Docket XXII is up for re-assignment to the Committee of the Whole.

• Motion 26-388: 2027-2028 interlocal agreement with Mukilteo School District #6 for school resource officer services
• Motion 26-389: 2027-2028 interlocal agreement with Snohomish School District #201 for school resource officer services
• Motion 26-390: Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Northwest Helicopters, LLC
• Ordinance 26-064: establishes the Real Estate and Property Tax Administration Assistance Fund, adding Chapter 4.128 SCC
• Ordinance 26-063: revises regulations for state-licensed cannabis retail facilities, amending SCC Chapters 30.22, 30.23, 30.26, 30.28, 30.53a, and 30.86

The Snohomish County Council met in administrative session on September 29, 2026, with all five members present. No substantive decisions were made; the council assigned legislation to committees and moved three items to upcoming General Legislative Sessions to set time and date for public hearings. No public comment was offered, and the meeting adjourned at 9:02 a.m.

• Assigned Motion 26-388 (school resource officer interlocal with Mukilteo School District #6) to Community Safety and Justice
• Assigned Motion 26-389 (school resource officer interlocal with Snohomish School District #201) to Community Safety and Justice
• Assigned Motion 26-390 (Amendment No. 3 to Northwest Helicopters, LLC professional services agreement) to Community Safety and Justice
• Moved Ordinance 26-064 (Real Estate and Property Tax Administration Assistance Fund) to General Legislative Session September 30 to set time and date for public hearing
• Moved Ordinance 26-063 (cannabis retail facility regulations) to General Legislative Session October 7 to set time and date for public hearing
• Re-assigned Motion 26-155 (Docket XXII Comprehensive Plan amendments) to Committee of the Whole and moved to General Legislative Session October 7 to set time and date for public hearing