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John DeRousse, appointed as new Everett Police Chief

John DeRousse

EVERETT, Wash., November 2, 2023—Deputy Chief John DeRousse was sworn in as the new Police Chief for the Everett Police Department during the City Council Meeting on Monday succeeding Dan Templeman who announced his retirement on September 27. “I’ve seen John’s leadership in action over the last several years and have been genuinely impressed,” said […]

Mayor Franklin delivers Everett State of the City address

Everett State of the City

EVERETT, Wash., March 12, 2023—Affordable housing, homelessness, violent crime, economic development, climate change and more recreational opportunities are some of the key challenges facing the city of Everett after a year of highs and lows, Mayor Cassie Franklin said. While Everett drew its share of highs with the opening of Paine Field to commercial air […]

Everett Councilwoman storms out of chamber after failed leadership attempt

liz vogeli

EVERETT, Wash., January 5, 2023—Everett City Councilwoman Liz Vogeli packed her bag and abruptly left 30 minutes into yesterday’s 84-minute Everett City Council meeting. Approximately 14 minutes earlier both Councilwomen Paula Rhyne, District 2, and Brenda Stonecipher, Member-at-Large, were nominated for Council President / Mayor Pro Tempore for 2023. Councilwoman Stonecipher was nominated by councilmembers Ben […]

Everett City Council failed to proceed with COPS grant

Everett City Counci

Everett City Council failed to proceed with COPS grant to hire police officersBy Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff The Everett Police Department was not approved to accept an awarded six million dollar federal grant for the hiring of up to 16 new officers.  During the August 26 Everett City Council meeting, a motion to […]

Everett protest demands coronavirus protection for homeless

By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff EVERETT, Wash. – A group of protesters gathered outside of the Wall Street Building on Wednesday, August 5 to stand in solidarity with the unsheltered community during the coronavirus pandemic.  Protesting that people experiencing homelessness have access to a specific area to shelter in place during the coronavirus […]

Everett City Council tables amendment to streamline encampment process for homeless

Everett encampment

By: Erin Freeman | Lynnwood Times Staff EVERETT, Wash., JULY 29, 2020 – A proposed expedited permit process for homeless encampments has been tabled, pausing the possibility for the immediate establishment of transitional tent encampments during the coronavirus pandemic.  On Wednesday, July 29, the Everett City Council deferred a proposed emergency amendment that would have […]

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