Everett Council Community Health & Safety Committee: Feb. 4, 2026

The City of Everett's Community Health & Safety Committee meeting on February 4, 2026, focused primarily on traffic safety initiatives and enforcement programs. City traffic engineer Corey Herz presented data on automated traffic safety cameras in school zones and high-crash intersections, highlighting reductions in crashes and violations since implementation. The program generated approximately $2.23 million in net proceeds in 2025, with $1.15 million allocated for safety programs including enforcement, education, and capital improvements such as upgrading electrical services for camera systems and installing new school zone flashing beacons. The committee also discussed enforcement of vehicle registration compliance, noting significant increases in expired tab citations and vehicle impounds, with attention to balancing enforcement with community care for vulnerable populations. The police department detailed expanded traffic enforcement efforts, including additional motorcycle officers and focus areas like impaired and distracted driving. The meeting included discussion of potential ordinance updates to align with state law and future funding allocations to the Cooper Jones active transportation safety account. No formal votes were recorded, but several action items related to capital improvements and enforcement program adjustments were outlined.