Lake Stevens lays out $10M+ capital slate; council told roads, stormwater and parks need long‑term funding City leaders at the retreat outlined an array of 2026 capital projects — Bayview Trail, Frontier Heights fields, North Cove marina studies and sidewalks — and warned of staffing gaps and long‑term maintenance costs (PCI 73 vs target 80); public works urged council to fund project delivery capacity and equipment such as a replacement street sweeper.

Lake Stevens is facing a crucial funding challenge as city officials unveil a $10M+ capital program to tackle urgent needs in roads, stormwater, and parks.

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Lake Stevens Council Discusses Need for Full-Time Grant Writer and Parks Funding Council members stress importance of dedicated grant writer for increasing park funding opportunities.

Lake Stevens City Council is advocating for a full-time grant writer to seize vital funding opportunities and address urgent community needs.

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Park Board Welcomes New Member Jennifer Gosselin During Meeting Members approve minutes and introduce new park board member Jennifer Gosselin.

The Lake Stevens Park & Recreation Planning Board just welcomed new member Jennifer Gosselin, setting the stage for exciting community initiatives!

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Jennifer Joins Lake Stephen Park Board Bringing Ecology Expertise Jennifer introduces herself as a new park board member with a background in ecology.

Meet Jennifer, the new Park & Recreation Board member whose passion for ecology and community engagement is set to transform Lake Stevens' outdoor spaces!

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City Hosts Open House to Gather Community Input on Parks and Recreation Survey Residents invited to provide feedback at upcoming open house event on July 25.

Lake Stevens is inviting residents to shape the future of local parks—join us for cookies and community discussions at the open house this Thursday!

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Resident Suggests Improved Maps for Lake Stevens Neighborhood Parks Navigation New resident struggles to find neighborhood parks due to lack of accessible maps.

Navigating neighborhood parks in Lake Stevens can feel like a treasure hunt for newcomers, sparking calls for clearer maps to improve accessibility.

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Park Board Member Advocates for Improvements at Frontier Heights and North Cove Parks Board member prioritizes equipment replacement and safety concerns at local parks.

Lake Stevens' Parks & Recreation Board is sounding the alarm on urgent upgrades needed for local parks, especially for children in underserved neighborhoods.

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City Council Reviews Master Plans and Log Removal at Catherine Creek City officials discuss park updates and transfer plans for Caballero Hill.

Lake Stevens is on the brink of exciting park enhancements and new recreational opportunities that could transform community engagement!

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City Hires Isaiah Green and Danny Suber for Park Maintenance Roles City promotes Isaiah Green and hires Danny Suber to enhance park maintenance operations.

Exciting changes are underway in Lake Stevens as new hires and community projects promise to revitalize local parks and honor our history!

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City Plans Comprehensive Overhaul of Parks Website for User Experience Improvements City announces plans to redesign parks website for better user navigation and ADA compliance.

Lake Stevens is set to transform its outdated parks website and reservation system, addressing community concerns about accessibility and user experience.

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