Everett City Council Meeting: June 3, 2026

The City of Everett held a City Council meeting on June 3, 2026, which included the swearing-in of six new police officers and extensive public commentary primarily focused on a proposed ordinance regulating massage and reflexology services. The council discussed Council Bill 2605-28, which aimed to create new regulations and penalties for massage parlors, including a 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. operating hour restriction and a $1,000 civil penalty for landlords knowingly leasing to businesses violating the ordinance. Public speakers, many representing Asian immigrant massage workers, expressed concerns that the ordinance would disproportionately harm vulnerable workers by increasing criminalization and enforcement without adequate language access or community outreach. Council members acknowledged these concerns and discussed plans for improved outreach and legislative advocacy to reduce barriers to licensing. Additionally, the council approved a settlement agreement for $25,000 to resolve pending litigation. The meeting also included updates on local development projects and community events, with no other procurement or contract awards noted.