Archive | December 1st, 2021

Everett Passes 2022 Budget Of $761 Million – Adds 8 New Police Positions

December 1, 2021

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Wednesday night the Everett City Council unanimously passed the budget for 2022 in the amount of $761,494,955.00. In addition, 6 of 7 city councilmembers approved an amendment that added eight more uniform positions to the Everett Police Department with four of those being designated for the bicycle unit. The amendment was proposed by Scott Murphy […]

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Day 3 Of Our “Shop With A Cop” Donation Drive

December 1, 2021

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Just a quick reminder that it is day three of five in our effort to raise cash donations to help the Everett Police Officers Association fill the wish lists of local kids this Holiday Season. Last year Everett Police shopped for gifts and then delivered to the kid’s homes and other locations but were not […]

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Snohomish County Proposing Sales Tax Hike To Help Pay For More Housing

December 1, 2021

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While not all are on board, the leadership of Snohomish County voted to introduce an increase in the sales tax on purchases in unincorporated Snohomish County by 0.1%. The money from the increase would be earmarked for more housing. The move was announced by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers along with support by Council Chair […]

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Everett Taking Next Step To Possibly Merge Bus Service With Community Transit

December 1, 2021

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Editor’s Update 10:00PM: The Everett City Council unanimously approved the study but made assurances that this was about gathering data and not pushing for a merger. At their Wednesday meeting the City Council in Everett, Washington will vote on setting up what is being called a SCOPE OF WORK AND JOINT STUDY FRAMEWORK FOR CONSIDERATION […]

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