Concerned Neighbors of Woodinville
Protecting Woodinville's Neighborhoods for 19+ Years
Concerned Neighbors of Woodinville
CNW is an all-volunteer group devoted to Woodinville
Who we are
We are a diverse group of Woodinville residents committed to preserving the charm of our city. We represent all demographic and geographic groups because many voices and perspectives make for a stronger community. Our members participate in and watch Council Meetings, Planning Commission Meetings and Public Spaces Commission Meetings to keep abreast of what is happening.
Our Positions
Woodinville is No Dump
King County is just months away from a final site selection for the "NorthEast Recycling and Transfer Station" (NERTS). They have made Woodinville one of two final candidates.
We will be a strong voice pushing back.
CNW knows how to fight and win. We did before and will again!
Preserving our Neighborhood Charm
Woodinville is a unique place: Tree covered hills, cool streams, and walkable neighborhoods. Protecting this is CNW's original and central motivation. The city was on-track to meet all growth targets without damaging our character.
Then Olympia passed HB1110 with forced density (duplexes on every lot) without exceptions and regardless of infrastructure or growth targets.
Woodinville needs to speak-up, not lay-down. Protecting neighborhood appropriate development, instead of one-size fits all mono-culture.
All New Development and Nowhere to Park
Woodinville's economic engine runs on sales-tax (60+% of revenue) both from downtown storefronts drawing in non-residents as well as tourism from across the region and world.
New projects were rushed to approval just before regulations increased parking minimums. Developers are planning parking fees on new spots.
CNW advocates for Woodinville residents over developers.
Parks for the People
Standing in shady green-space reduces stress and improves quality of life. Woodinville has many such neighborhood gems and should invest to make them more welcoming.
CNW's was founded to protect the land that has became Wood Trails. We applauded when councilmembers finally changed the zoning of Greenbrier trail and Wood Trails to formal parks. A properly maintained trail system will open these treasures to all of Woodinville and make our city synonymous with hiking and nature.
Recently the city has failed on past promises to build trails. Manufactured concerns, artificial delays and posting a few signs are not progress. It's time for real trail construction to be prioritized.
Big City Gridlock in a Small Town
Downtown traffic is a snarled mess. It will only get worse with 1600 apartments (roughly 5000 people) the current Council majority's rushed to approve. Bumper to bumper traffic will be the norm.
The city must prioritize infrastructure to accommodate current and proposed developments. This must include city access and a commitment from King County Metro for more buses.
We must move to fix traffic before gridlock is permanent and the developers should pay for it.
Looking Out for City's Finances
For 30 years Woodinville has carefully managed the budgets. Currently there is no debt, no bonds, and a rainy-day fund for the unexpected.
The 2023-2024 biennium budget is projected to a deficit for the first time ever. Revenue has rebounded from the pandemic. The problem is irresponsible spending (such as a 9-13% increase in staff pay) and giveaways to developers (project specific roads).
A healthy budget is good governance. It is time for the City Council to be responsible in their spending.
Trees, Bees, and Salmon
Trees are the "country style" of our city motto. They shade our homes, absorb CO2 and filter the cool water needed for salmon to thrive. Woodinville has been a "Tree City USA" for 25 years and once valued that honor.
Recent construction projects have endangered our environment. Allowing clear-cut first, plant later methods which scar the land for decades.
CNW works to protect our natural beauty - Join us on that mission.