The cities of Marysville, Arlington and the Tulalip Tribes last month held a North Snohomish Economic Summit at Tulalip Resort to reinforce our message to prospective business ventures that our governments are working collaboratively to create a more prosperous and thriving future for our businesses and families.
Like clockwork, the first signs of the warmer, sunnier weather of spring and summer in Marysville awaken the active spirit in our community, as families, neighbors and outdoor enthusiasts get out and enjoy local parks, trails and sidewalk shopping.
April is Community Volunteer Month in Marysville, a time to celebrate those individuals and groups who make a difference in our community in ways big and small, and to inspire and encourage people to seek out imaginative ways to get more engaged in the community.
The Pentagon’s announcement on Feb. 24 that The Boeing Co. won the U.S. Air Force’s $35 billion contract to build 179 aerial refueling tankers provides a moment of triumph for workers and families in our community, Everett, Snohomish County and the region, and could not have come at a better time.
The city of Marysville is committed to the safety and security of our citizens. For years, public safety and reducing our crime rate have been at the top of our agenda.
I want to extend my best wishes to the citizens of Marysville in the New Year. We faced trying and challenging economic times during 2010. While we, like you, are making resolutions in hopes of signs of a stronger economy, the messages are mixed, suggesting that the recovery will continue — but at what rate is anyone’s guess.
When the recent pre-Thanksgiving holiday ice and snowstorm blanketed our region and brought daily life to a snail’s pace for a few days, the City of Marysville was ready.
