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Published: Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Executive Appoints Kelly Snyder as Public Works Director

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced the appointment of Kelly Snyder as Snohomish County’s new Public Works Director. Kelly will take the helm on January 21st. She succeeds the former director, Steve Thomsen, who retired in December after thirty-three years with the county.

“Kelly Snyder is the leader we need for our Public Works Department to help us chart the course as we reach one million residents by 2040,” said Executive Somers. “Kelly’s mix of private and public sector experience and her innovative nature will be important assets in helping to address traffic congestion, maintain safe roads, protect and restore our natural environment, and ensure that our infrastructure keeps pace with our population growth. We are excited to have her join our Snohomish County team and look forward to working closely with her on these complex issues and more.”

Kelly served most recently as an Assistant Vice Chancellor at the University of Washington-Bothell, where she oversaw a wide range of responsibilities including leading the campus expansion and community development team, managing campus facilities, and overseeing government and community relations. She served the State of Washington as the Director of the Public Works Board within the Department of Commerce where she managed $2.5 billion in funding for infrastructure projects across the state. Prior to her career in public service, Kelly was a co-owner and principal in a civil engineering firm for thirteen years.

“I am excited to assume leadership of Snohomish County’s Department of Public Works at this critical time,” said Kelly. “From building and maintaining roads, to ensuring we have clean water, to handling the county’s solid waste, the work of this department touches everyone’s life in the county. I look forward to building strong partnerships and collaborating across the county, region and state. I will work hard to improve our service to the public, ensure we are being good stewards of public funds, and build upon the great legacy of my predecessors and the staff.”

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Marine Resources Committee
Snohomish County Seeks Citizen Advisors for Marine Resources Committee

Sunday, September 22, 2019

First Case of Lung Illness in Snohomish County
First Case of Lung Illness in Snohomish County Associated with Vaping Patient was hospitalized and has since been released

Sunday, August 25, 2019

High-efficiency street sweepers
A $1.5 million grant was awarded by the WA Department of Ecology to purchase high-efficiency street sweepers

Thursday, July 18, 2019

August 6 Primary Ballots Mailed
Today Snohomish County Elections mailed ballots for the August 6 Primary to 460,000 registered voters. A voters’ pamphlet has been mailed to every household.

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Centennial Trail History Day
Centennial Trail History Day Showcases Snohomish County’s Past July 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Machias Trailhead – Free and open to the public.

Thursday, July 11, 2019

Outdoor Burning Ban Announced
Due to high fire danger and expected hot and dry weather conditions, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal has announced an outdoor burning ban

Friday, June 28, 2019

Call for Artistic Concepts
Oso Slide Memorial Design Components Submittals due July 10, 2019

Thursday, June 20, 2019

New Veterans Memorial
Gold Star Moms with Commanding Officer of Naval Station Everett Captain Davis

Tuesday, May 07, 2019

2019 Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness
Snohomish County Releases 2019 Point-in-Time Count of Homelessness Increasing number of people experiencing homelessness outpaces housing efforts

Saturday, May 04, 2019

Community Transit Grants 10 Surplus Vans to Local Nonprofits
Organizations will provide more than 42,000 rides to Snohomish County residents

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