Charter review panel votes to forward three-term limit proposal for Everett mayor, council The Charter Review Committee voted to forward a proposal recommending three consecutive four-year term limits for Everett’s mayor and city council, with partial terms of two years or less excluded; the committee approved forwarding by a recorded 10–4 vote.

The Charter Review Committee is shaking things up by proposing a three-term limit for Everett's mayor and city council—could this be the change voters have been waiting for?

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Charter panel asks staff for draft language and fiscal analysis on making Everett council full time After a lengthy debate about diversity, workload and budget, the Charter Review Committee voted to ask staff to prepare proposed charter language and comparative fiscal information on a full‑time council model; the procedural vote passed by a narrow majority (reported 7–6 with one abstention).

Everett's Charter Review Committee is diving into a heated debate on whether to transform the City Council into a full-time body, weighing the potential for diverse representation against significant fiscal impacts.

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Everett council confirms appointments, accepts grants and transfers in broad session The Everett City Council approved five appointments, multiple grants and an interdepartmental transfer in a meeting that also advanced several items for further review. Key votes included confirmations of five appointees and acceptance of grants for fire radios and school projects.

The Everett City Council just made significant strides by confirming key appointments and securing $100,000 in grants for vital community projects!

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Everett officials sworn in; mayor appoints new police chief At its Jan. 7 meeting the Everett City Council held oath ceremonies for the mayor and council members and the mayor announced the appointment of Deputy Chief Robert Goetz (recorded in the oath as Robert Gantz) as the new Everett police chief.

Everett welcomes a new era of leadership with Mayor Cassie Franklin's swearing-in and the appointment of Deputy Chief Robert Goetz as the city's new police chief!

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Everett City Council seeks AG intervention over improper mayor payments Council members request Massachusetts AG to investigate $180,000 paid to mayor improperly.

Everett City Council is demanding accountability after a shocking $180,000 was improperly paid to former officials, sparking calls for an investigation.

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Councilman Requests Financial Oversight on Legal Fees and High School Renovation Decisions Councilman demands update on legal costs and ARPA fund allocation amid ongoing lawsuits.

Residents of Everett are demanding answers about the city's financial decisions and the mounting legal costs tied to the high school renovation saga.

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City Council seeks $150K for audit and legal services funding Councilors propose resolution for $150,000 allocation to support audit and legal expenses.

The Everett City Council’s recent decision to limit public participation could shape the future of community governance—what does this mean for residents?

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