Money Down the Drain: Lynnwood Residents Hit with Surprise Water Tax

Money down the drain: Lynnwood residents hit with surprise water tax

Around 650 customers face unexpected bills up to $500 after the Alderwood Water District failed to collect utility taxes for at least 10 years.

No ‘Dirty Work,’ City of Lynnwood clarifies $360,000 retroactive utility tax by Water District

LYNNWOOD—The City of Lynnwood has provided more detail—beyond what was originally provided to the Lynnwood Times by the City’s spokesperson—regarding retroactive utility taxes applied by the Alderwood Water & Wastewater District (Water District) against Lynnwood residents, that was first reported by the Lynnwood Times earlier in March. Images of Alderwood Water & Wastewater bill from customer on an image of Lynnwood City Hall. Lynnwood Times | M…