Everett City Council meeting highlights community support for comprehensive plan Effort 2044

The Everett City Council convened on June 25, 2025, to discuss various topics and hear public comments. The meeting began with a call to order by the acting chair, who noted the remote participation of President Schwab and Council Member Bader. After the roll call, the council recited the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a land acknowledgment recognizing the Hoag's people and the Tlaib tribes as the original inhabitants of the area.

The council approved the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 18, 2025, with all members present voting in favor. Mayor Franklin had no comments to share, leading to the public comment segment of the meeting. While no written comments were submitted, one resident, Mason Rutledge, addressed the council in person.

Rutledge commended the council for their efforts in finalizing the comprehensive plan, Everett 2044. He praised the council members for their dedication, adaptability, and ability to engage with the community, emphasizing that their work had created a plan that considered the needs of all residents, including those who may not have been able to attend meetings. He encouraged the council to celebrate their achievements while acknowledging that challenges lie ahead as they implement the plan.

Following Rutledge's remarks, the council moved on to administrative updates, with no new information presented from the administration or the city attorney. The meeting concluded with the anticipation of a guest presentation scheduled for later in the agenda. Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to community engagement and the importance of their recent planning efforts.