SNOHOMISH COUNTY— The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a series of motions on January 28, related to service agreements with the Salvation Army and YWCA for its two New Start Centers—a pair of repurposed hotels which the county intend to use for emergency bridge housing for people experiencing homelessness in Snohomish County. Snohomish County Council meeting on January 28, 2026. Snohomish County Council members Megan Dunn, Nate Nehring, and Jared Mead attended in person; Councilmen Sam Low and Strom Peterson attended virtually. Snohomish County Council meeting on January 28, 2026. “Snohomish County received the HOME-ARP grant, which is authorized under a separate section of Public Law No.