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North Everett residents and council discuss grocery access, Fred Meyer and store closures
Summary
Public commenters told the Everett City Council on Sept. 24 that parts of North Everett (District 1) lack a safe commercial zone and reliable access to groceries and prescriptions; council members said they will pursue ways to retain and support local stores and noted regional planning considerations tied to Sound Transit.
During public comment at the Sept. 24 Everett City Council meeting, a resident raised concerns about limited safe commercial zones and declining retail services in District 1, saying residents are driving outside the city for groceries and prescriptions.
"District 1 is the only 1 without a safe commercial zone," the commenter said, and described local store problems including a worsening Safeway, a Walgreens pharmacy that now…
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