Snohomish County Commission Charter proposals mired in controversy as voting begins

By: Jamie Holter, My Edmonds News

Outlets: My Neighborhood News Group

Published: October 13, 2026

Words: 2,616

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago


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Snohomish County voters will consider five proposed changes to the Snohomish County Charter in November. A 15-member Snohomish County Charter Commission developed and finalized those five amendments over six months.

But not everyone agrees that the way the five proposals were developed and finalized was fair, neutral or reflect an adequate public involvement process.

The Snohomish County League of Women Voters goes a step further and