City of Everett Charter Review Committee 3/26/2026

The City of Everett Charter Review Committee convened on March 26, 2026, to gather public input and discuss potential amendments to the city charter. The meeting focused on structural and procedural aspects of city governance rather than specific projects or budgetary decisions. Key topics included the initiative process, eligibility requirements for elected office, term limits, public notice modernization, and the potential for making city council positions full-time. Public commenters emphasized protecting citizen rights in the initiative process, environmental protections, and concerns about outsourcing government services without voter approval. Discussions also touched on transparency in city communications and checks on mayoral powers, including borrowing authority. While no direct procurement or contract awards were discussed, the committee considered policy changes that could influence future governance and administrative practices. The committee plans to synthesize public and internal input to make recommendations to the city council by June 1, 2026.