The Everett City Council convened on June 4, 2026 (noting the transcript references June 3) in Council Chambers. The meeting included the swearing-in of six new police officers, public testimony on several issues, approval of consent items, and a final vote on an amended ordinance regulating massage and reflexology services. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted.
Councilmember Ryan and others committed to improving language access for public comment and to advocating at the state level for more equitable massage licensure processes.
Good evening, residents of Everett Washington. I would like to call to order the Everett City Council meeting of June 3rd, 2026. For information on council meetings and how to participate, please visit Everett Wad.gov slash city council. Please note we do not allow comments of any kind of campaigning, whether for or against ballot measures or candidates running for office. We also do not accept comments focused on personal matters that are unrelated to city business. Clerk, will you please take the roll? Mayor Franklin. Excuse. Councilmember Weir here. Councilmember Silingo. Here. Vice President Ryan. Yep. Councilmember Brabano. Here. Councilmember Tui. Councilmember Bader. Here. President Schwab. Here. At this time, I'd like to ask Councilmember Burbano to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. And at this time, I'd like to ask Councilmember Zarlingo to read the land acknowledgement. This council acknowledges the original inhabitants of this place, the Stahok people and their successors, the Talelep tribes. Since time immemorial, they've hunted, fished, gathered on, and taken care of these lands and waters. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water. We will strive to be honest about our past mistakes and bring about a future that includes their people, stories, and voices to form a more just and equitable society. Thank you. In the absence of the mayor, I'd like to invite Chief Getz to introduce six new police officers. Good evening, Council of Law President Schwab, Council members and members of our community. It is my privilege to introduce six outstanding individuals who have chosen to serve the city of Everett as police officers. Each of these men has successfully completed a rigorous training process designed to identify candidates of the highest character, integrity, and commitment to public service. They now began a career dedicated to protecting our community and serving others. Tonight's oath is more than just a ceremony. It is a commitment to uphold the Constitution, enforce the law fairly, and earn the trust of the community they serve. We are proud to welcome these six new officers to the Everett Police Department and grateful that they have chosen a professional of service. I would now like to introduce our newest Everett Police Officers. He served four and a half years stationed at Joint Base Lewis McCord and worked as a wheeled vehicle mechanic during her service, completing one deployment to Jordan in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. When Victor's enlistment ended, he started the process to become a police officer. Victor chose a career in law enforcement to help people who grew up in situations, situations similar to his own. He hopes to show others that there are different paths in life, and that no matter where you come from, there are opportunities to succeed and make positive changes. Victor knew Everett was where he wanted to build his career after going on a ride along. That's a common thing that you'll that you'll hear tonight. The professionalism of the officers, the strong sense of community, and the opportunity for growth made it clear that Everett PD was the right fit for him. Victor graduated from the Northwest Regional Academy on June 2nd and looks forward to start to starting patrol, continuing to learn the job, and gaining experience as a police officer. He's excited for the opportunity to serve the community, build relationships with the people he encounters, and make a positive impact through his work every day. Thank you, Victor. Kevin Bauer. For the previous 15 years, Kevin worked in Seattle's tech hub, focusing on software quality assurance for various companies. He decided to become a police officer because he wanted to, he wanted a more fulfilling career with new challenges, where he could make a meaningful difference in people's lives and where no two days would be the same. Kevin chose EPD because of its strong reputation for professionalism, officer support, proactive policing, and commitment to ongoing training.