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Everett council authorizes $16,616.50 settlement in vehicle-accident case
Summary
Following an executive session on May 6, 2026, the Everett City Council authorized the mayor to execute a settlement agreement resolving a vehicular-accident claim by Christopher Ray Gales for an arbitration award of $16,616.50.
After a brief executive session the Everett City Council voted to authorize the mayor to execute a settlement agreement resolving a vehicular-accident claim. City Attorney David Hall told the council the arbitration award in superior court was $16,616.50 and that staff considered the amount reasonable; the council voted to authorize the agreement.
The plaintiff was identified in the meeting as Christopher Ray Gales. The action was presented as a settlement authorization following the executive session; staff indicated council action would follow the closed discussion. The clerk recorded roll-call votes in favor of the authorization.
