Day: January 7, 2026

Responding to concerns about drinking water protection, Edmonds Council approves critical areas ordinance

By Teresa Wippel
January 7, 2026

Link to My Edmonds News article

Councilmember Susan Paine, center, makes a point about the critical areas ordinance during a Q&A with staff Tuesday night.

Key takeaways:

  • Michelle Dotsch elected council president, Jenna Nand selected president pro tem.
  • Numerous residents testify in support of a measure they say would better protect the Deer Creek critical aquifer recharge area (CARA) — and council approves it 4-3.
  • Councilmembers sworn in and last year’s council president gets a sendoff.
  • Council votes to increase the city’s transportation impact fees.
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