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Port Gardner resident urges Everett to hold landlords accountable for boarded, burned properties near Andy’s Place; council asks staff to follow up
Summary
A Port Gardner resident told the council boarded and burned properties surrounding Andy’s Place and Compass Health present safety hazards; council members and staff said they will route the resident’s photos to code enforcement and consider committee briefings on enforcement options.
Jose Vilas of Port Gardner addressed the Everett City Council during public comment on April 2, asking the city to take stronger action on abandoned, burned and boarded properties he said surround Andy’s Place and Compass Health.
Vilas said the properties draw illicit activity and pose a safety hazard for the neighborhood and for people receiving treatment at nearby facilities. “Some of these properties are up to 4 stories, and they’re basically a liability to the neighborhood because they can be burned up at any time,” he told the council.
What he asked for
Vilas asked the…
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