Edmonds City Council may reconsider selling city parks, buildings
EVERETT — Changes to Edmonds’ comprehensive plan to sell city parks and buildings may be off the table, according to a City Council work session agenda.
In December 2024, the Edmonds City Council passed the comprehensive plan — a 20-year development plan — to meet the state’s deadline, with the intention of passing minor amendments this year.
In late March, council members submitted potential amendments to send to the planning department for study. Council member Vivian Olson suggested selling Hummingbird Hill Park and the Meadowdale Clubhouse. Council President Neil Tibbott proposed selling the Wade James Theater. Both members proposed selling the Frances Anderson Center.
On April 1, more than 60 residents spoke at a public comment session lasting more than two hours. Most speakers urged the council to find other solutions to the city’s budget crisis. On April 22, residents will decide whether to annex into the regional fire authority, saving the city $6.5 million. The council may also place a levy lid lift on the ballot in November. If one or both of these measures fail, the city has said it may look into cuts to police, roads and parks.
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