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The City of Edmonds is hosting its Annual Memorial Day Observance at the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery on May 29, 2023, at 11 AM. The event will honor veterans, featuring Retired Marine Corporal Robert Oliverez Jr. as the speaker, and will include the marking of graves with white crosses and flags. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and can explore the cemetery grounds with walking maps.
The Edmonds Memorial Cemetery invites the public to its Annual Memorial Day Observance on May 29, 2023, at 11 am, honoring 625 veterans interred at the historic site. The event, featuring Retired Marine Corporal Robert Oliverez Jr. as the speaker, will include the marking of veterans' graves with white crosses and miniature U.S. flags. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and enjoy a self-guided tour of the cemetery grounds.
The City of Edmonds has announced its 2023 Climate Action Plan, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 through collective action from local organizations, businesses, and residents. The plan addresses critical climate issues like heat stress and flooding, focusing on enhancing quality of life and reducing environmental injustices in frontline communities. An executive summary is available, with the full plan set to be released on February 28, 2023.
The City of Edmonds has announced its 2023 Climate Action Plan, aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan emphasizes collective action among the city, local organizations, businesses, and residents to mitigate climate-related risks like heat stress and flooding. Community involvement is crucial, with upcoming initiatives to promote sustainable practices and an executive summary available for public review.
The City of Edmonds is hosting virtual workshops on February 22, 2023, to discuss the Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP) for the Perrinville Creek Watershed, following a year-long assessment that identified it as the top priority for stormwater management improvements. The workshops will provide insights into the assessment process and proposed actions for enhancing water health in the area.
The City of Edmonds is hosting two virtual workshops on February 22nd to discuss the Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP) for the Perrinville Creek Watershed. This initiative, driven by the Department of Ecology, aims to select and prioritize a local watershed for stormwater management improvements. The Perrinville Creek Watershed was identified as the top candidate due to its high water use importance.
Mayor Nelson's 2023 State of the City address is set for February 2, 2023, at the Edmonds Waterfront Center, inviting public participation both in-person and virtually via Zoom and local cable channels. The address will reflect on 2022's achievements and outline initiatives for 2023, marking the first in-person event since the mayor took office.
The City of Edmonds invites the public to attend Mayor Mike Nelson's 2023 State of the City address on February 2nd, 2023, at 6:30 PM. This event, which can be attended in person at the Edmonds Waterfront Center or viewed online via Zoom, will highlight the city's achievements from 2022 and outline goals for 2023. Mayor Nelson expresses enthusiasm for hosting the event in person for the first time since taking office.
The City of Edmonds is set to kick off its Winter Market on January 21, 2023, featuring local vendors and cultural festivities. The event will coincide with a Lunar New Year celebration, including performances such as a lion dance and kung fu. This market will run from 10 AM to 3 PM, with additional markets scheduled through April.