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Everett Charter Review Committee Meeting

March 26, 2026 · Everett, WA
Source: Meeting minutes 2026-03-26 (PDF, 3 pp)
Retrieved April 14, 2026 from www.everettwa.gov ↗
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Attendees

Brady Begin (Committee Member)
Leland Dart (Committee Member)
Grant Harrington (Committee Member)
Emily Hoke (Committee Member)
Shari Ireton (Committee Member)
Tom Norcott (Committee Member)
Zsofia Pasztor (Committee Member)
Alan Rubio (Committee Member)
Rod Sniffen (Committee Member)
Elizabeth Stenhouse (Committee Member)
John Traynor (Committee Member)
Eli Vasquez (Committee Member)
Deb Williams (Committee Member)
Randy Bolerjack (Committee Member)
Mason Rutledge (Committee Member)
Jennifer Gregerson (City Staff)
Ashleigh Scott (City Staff)
Lisa Syravong (City Staff)
✓ Present: 18/18

Agenda Items

#1

CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Chair Sniffen

#2

INTRODUCTION

Chair Sniffen explained the purpose and logistics of the public hearing

#3

PRESENTATION: WHAT IS THE EVERETT CHARTER

Jennifer Gregerson explained the purpose and scope of the Everett City Charter

#4

PUBLIC HEARING

Public commenters shared their statements and the committee engaged in discussions

Public Comments

7 speakers
Abi Ludwig · Topic: Initiative Updates

Rights for the Snohomish River

Holly James · Topic: Rights of Nature

Office of Neighborhoods

John Peeples · Topic: Initiative Threshold

Qualifications for Office

Nathan Shelby · Topic: City Council Full-Time Positions

None

Alice Hedges · Topic: Candidate Eligibility

Update Charter Language

Christopher Sweet · Topic: Restrict City Council and Mayor from Outsourcing City Services

None

Janice Green · Topic: Election Transparency

Election Financing and Vouchers