Safe and Connected Communities
Public Safety Begins with Stability, Trust, and Meeting Basic Needs
Every person in Everett deserves to feel safe—at home, at work, and in every
neighborhood. But real public safety doesn’t begin with enforcement. It begins
with stability. When people lack food, shelter, or access to healthcare, they are
more likely to be pushed into crisis. Desperate people do desperate things to
survive—and that puts everyone at risk.
We can’t rely on police alone to address poverty, mental illness, or addiction. No
officer should be expected to solve what are fundamentally public health and
social challenges. That’s why we need a public safety strategy that combines
strong emergency response with smart, community-informed prevention.
As Mayor, I will:
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Review and realign behavioral health and crisis response funding to ensure the most effective and equitable use of existing resources
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Ensure Everett’s police and first responders have the staffing, training, and tools to respond effectively and safely
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Invest in community engagement in policing, ensuring that public safety strategies are informed by resident input, built on trust, and responsive to local needs
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Support youth programs, family services, and violence prevention efforts that reduce harm before it happens
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Promote data transparency and accountability to strengthen trust between residents and public safety agencies
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Public safety is more than a city service—it’s a shared responsibility.
Economic Opportunity
for All
Building a Local Economy That Works for Everyone
Everett must grow in a way that lifts people up, not pushes them out. That means
investing in small businesses, expanding access to good-paying jobs, and
making sure our economy benefits all neighborhoods. Economic opportunity
today also reaches beyond Everett and Snohomish County. Our residents must
be ready to thrive in a digital workforce that isn’t bound by city or state lines.
As Mayor, I will:
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Support Everett’s small businesses with easier permitting, inclusive procurement, and targeted district investment
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Expand apprenticeships, promote local hiring, and strengthen job training partnerships with unions and schools
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Ensure public projects use Community Workforce Agreements and pay prevailing wages
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Attract and grow clean industries, maritime trades, and advanced manufacturing
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Champion access to remote work training, digital tools, and broadband access so Everett residents can compete in the modern economy
Economic growth should be inclusive and focused on helping working families
thrive.
Affordable Living for Everett Residents
Ensuring Housing, Childcare, and Healthcare Are Within Reach
Too many Everett residents are one paycheck away from crisis. Rising housing
costs, limited childcare options, and unaffordable healthcare make it hard for
families to stay and succeed here. This is especially true for seniors living on
fixed incomes and young adults just starting out, both of whom are being priced
out of their own city.
Here in Everett, we must take special care to prevent the displacement of
seniors—particularly those living in mobile home communities who are facing
increased rents, redevelopment threats, and dwindling housing options. Their
stability is a moral obligation and a reflection of how we value those who helped
build our city.
As Mayor, I will:
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Expand affordable housing through smart zoning, nonprofit partnerships, and preservation of existing housing
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Strengthen tenant protections and eviction prevention programs by working in partnership with landlords, nonprofits, the County, and service providers to find viable solutions. This is a community effort that strengthens us all—every voice heard
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Protect seniors in mobile home communities by advocating for rent stabilization, supporting resident ownership models, and ensuring redevelopment plans include affordable alternatives
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Partner with providers and employers to increase access to childcare, especially for non-traditional work hours
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Leverage state and federal programs to expand healthcare access without burdening the city budget
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Support aging-in-place programs for seniors and ensure accessible housing options for young adults and first-time renters
A livable Everett is one where basic needs are met with dignity—and where no
one is left behind.
A Responsible City Hall
Smart Budgeting, Transparent Leadership, and Community First
Everett faces a structural deficit, and it’s time for focused leadership that can manage resources responsibly without sacrificing what residents need most.
As Mayor, I will:
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Prioritize funding for core services like public safety, parks, and libraries
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Reassess high-cost, low-impact projects and focus spending where it matters
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Maximize state, federal, and philanthropic dollars to expand services
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Ensure transparency in budget decisions and invite community input
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Make the community an integral part of the decision-making process from the beginning—not just after decisions are made
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Ensure that developers pay their fair share for infrastructure improvements instead of passing those costs on to the city and its residents
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Enforce city ordinances with downtown commercial property owners to ensure clean, safe, and accessible public spaces
Fiscal responsibility means making sure every dollar works for the public.
Plan to Address Homelessness
Smart Budgeting, Transparent Leadership, and Community First
From Vacancy to Vitality: Reimagining Everett's Empty Spaces as Homes
Everett is facing a housing emergency—and a leadership opportunity. Washington had the third-highest population of people experiencing homelessness among U.S. states last year, with 31,554 people in Washington state recorded as experiencing homelessness in 2024, a 12.5% increase from the 28,036 reported a year earlier¹. Meanwhile, commercial real estate data shows significant vacancy opportunities across our city².
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As mayor, I will launch a city-led initiative to turn these underused spaces into deeply affordable housing, communal living spaces, and transitional homes.
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The Adaptive Reuse Initiative
What It Is: A city-led strategy to convert vacant commercial and institutional buildings into housing for those most in need.
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Key Actions:
· Conduct a citywide vacancy audit
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Launch a Housing First Conversion Fund
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Streamline zoning and permitting for adaptive reuse
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Partner with LISC, community developers, foundations, and culturally specific
nonprofits
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Mobilize community volunteers and skilled labor through local unions and training programs
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Offer incentives to mission-driven developers
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Prioritize wraparound services including behavioral health, job training, and tenant legal support
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click here to see Plan to Address Homelessness in its entirety.
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