MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: March 9, 2021
Jim Lawless
After more than 25 years with the Edmonds Police Department, Acting Police Chief Jim Lawless announced Tuesday he would be resigning later this month.
A long-time assistant chief, Lawless will be leaving Edmonds to become assistant chief in the City of Marysville. He has served as acting chief in Edmonds since January 2020. His last day will be March 22.
Though he is leaving Edmonds, Lawless said in a statement that the residents will continue to be served by the department’s officers and praised their dedication to protecting the community.
“I remain incredibly impressed but in no way surprised by their continued professionalism and sacrifice during this time of uncertainty and transition,” he said. “The most diverse department in our city has continued to do their job at an exceptionally high level this past year, no matter what has been put in front of them.”
MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: January 27, 2021 932
City Environmental Programs Manager Kernen Lien, upper right, discusses Edmonds’ existing tree canopy at the Jan. 26 Edmonds City Council meeting.
How the City of Edmonds should manage its tree canopy and protect its existing urban forests was the topic of conversation Tuesday night as the Edmonds City Council began diving into the details of draft tree code regulations.
The council also approved a salary increase for Acting Police Chief Jim Lawless, whose appointment has been extended an additional six months while the city conducts a new national search for a police chief. A long-time assistant chief, Lawless was appointed acting chief a year ago. During a previous search, Lawless was one of two finalists for the permanent chief position that Mayor Mike Nelson ultimately offered to another candidate Sauk Suiattle Tribal Chief Sherman Pruitt but that offer approved by the city council on a 4-3 vote was withdrawn af
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MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: January 19, 2021
Councilmember Vivian Olson, bottom row at right, speaks during Tuesday’s council meeting.
The Edmonds City Council during its Tuesday night business meeting unanimously extended the appointment of Acting Police Chief Jim Lawless for an additional six months while the city conducts a new national search for a police chief.
A long-time assistant chief, Lawless was appointed acting chief a year ago. Without the council’s action, his appointment would have expired Jan. 22. During a previous search, Lawless was one of two finalists for the permanent chief position that Mayor Mike Nelson ultimately offered to another candidate Sauk Suiattle Tribal Chief Sherman Pruitt but that offer approved by the city council on a 4-3 vote was withdrawn after discrepancies were discovered. Lawless announced last Thursday, Jan. 14, that he wouldn’t be applying again.
MY EDMONDS NEWS Posted: January 17, 2021 919
Extension of acting directorship authority for Acting Police Chief Jim Lawless and a review of the draft Council Code of Conduct are among the items on what appears to be a short Edmonds City Council agenda for Tuesday, Jan. 19.
The council will also interview Richard Chung for appointment to the Edmonds Arts Commission.
The meeting will be held virtually starting at 7 p.m. using the Zoom meeting platform. To join, comment, view or listen to the Edmonds City Council Meeting in its entirety, paste the following into a web browser using a computer or smart phone: https://zoom.us/j/95798484261. Or join by phone: US: +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 957 9848 4261