LYNNWOOD—Lynnwood City Council’s meeting got heated Monday, December 9, regarding Council Vice President Julieta Altamirano-Crosby’s recent election win as a Snohomish County PUD Commissioner and whether holding both seats could be a potential conflict of interest Councilman Josh Binda alleges.
During the meeting’s new business segment Councilman Joshua Binda made a motion that the city consult an independent attorney with the Washington Attorney General’s Office to determine whether a City Council position could be compatible with a Snohomish County PUD Commissioner position.
After two minutes of awkward silence, newly appointed Councilwoman Almaderica “Derica” Escamilla seconded Binda’s motion.
Lynnwood City Council Vice President Altamirano-Crosby won a seat as Snohomish County PUD Commissioner last General Election in November with 53 percent of the County vote and 61.67 percent of the Lynnwood City vote garnering some question whether she could hold both elected seats according to Lynnwood’s Municipal Code and state statute…