By the year 2044, county officials expect the population to grow by almost 225,000 people, according to the 2024 Snohomish County Growth Management Act Comprehensive Plan. This is in accordance with the growth management comprehensive plan, a 20-year plan that guides county development. The rezones are intended to streamline permitting processes, according to Ryan Hembree, County Council legislative analyst. On Wednesday, the council approved the rezoning plan that excluded Esperance. Karrie Wilson, a Snohomish County resident, was one of the few people who spoke against the rezoning in its entirety.

Source: The Herald December 22, 2025 20:20 UTC