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Everett council adopts civil-infraction ordinance for illegal graffiti with $250 fine and juvenile restitution provision

5930807 · August 21, 2025
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The Everett City Council on Aug. 20 approved a civil-infraction ordinance that fines unauthorized graffiti $250 per violation and adds restitution and juvenile-liability provisions.

The Everett City Council on Aug. 20 approved an ordinance creating a civil infraction for unauthorized graffiti, setting a $250 fine per illegal graffiti violation and adding provisions for restitution and juvenile liability.

Council member Ryan, who moved the ordinance on third and final reading, read a package of amendments that tightened code language and added a provision holding parents or legal guardians liable for restitution when a juvenile aged 16 or 17 is found to have committed an offense. The amended language says…

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