Everett City Council approved two budget amendments on August 22, 2026, reallocating $1. 2 million from general funds to public safety and infrastructure projects. The amendments, passed with a 6-1 vote, include $750,000 for additional police staffing and $450,000 for road repairs in the downtown area. Councilmember Maria Chen voted against the measure, stating concerns about the timing of the reallocation. The city's finance director confirmed the changes are effective immediately and will be reflected in the next budget report due September 15, 2026.
Everett City Council Approves Budget Amendments
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- ⚠Everett City Council approved two budget amendments on August 22, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The amendments reallocating $1.2 million from general funds to public safety and infrastructure projects were approvedNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The amendments, passed with a 6-1 voteNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The amendments include $750,000 for additional police staffingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The amendments include $450,000 for road repairs in the downtown areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Councilmember Maria Chen voted against the measureNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Councilmember Maria Chen stated concerns about the timing of the reallocationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The city's finance director confirmed the changes are effective immediatelyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The changes will be reflected in the next budget report due September 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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