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Mayoral directives
In accordance with key priorities to support our ultimate vision and goal of ensuring the best quality of life possible for our residents, businesses and visitors, all mayoral directives are orders issued directly by Mayor Cassie Franklin. These directives urge City of Everett employees and departments to take immediate and specific action to achieve the outlined goal.
During the 2023 State of the City address on Mar. 9, 2023, Mayor Franklin announced five new directives that are now the priority of City of Everett staff and departments:
- Violence prevention and reduction
- Behavioral health
- Housing choices for all
- Climate action and sustainability
- Prosperous city
To view all directives issued under the authority of Mayor Franklin, select the tabs below for a year-by-year list, including a PDF version of each directive.
2023 mayoral directives
On Mar. 9, 2023, Mayor Cassie Franklin issued five new directives. Below is a link to each directive – as well as a list of associated initiatives.
- Directive 1: Violence prevention and reduction (PDF)
- Reallocate resources to establish a violent crime unit to address and reduce violent crime in the community
- Develop and launch community violence prevention and response programs in partnership with community organizations
- Support the changes needed at all levels of government to prevent gun violence
- Remain a leader on pursuing firearm surrender orders via the court system
- Explore new and innovative sources of funding and strengthen partnerships to address violent crimes
- Directive 2: Behavioral health (PDF)
- Develop and implement new strategies to compassionately address the local behavioral health crisis
- Support legislative and policy changes that address the multitude of behavioral health needs in our city
- Expand the City’s embedded social worker program to provide additional mental health and service navigation support to the community
- Advance the important work local behavioral health service providers and organizations are doing to address the behavioral health crisis
- Directive 3: Housing choices for all (PDF)
- Increase the supply of housing at all price points
- Increase affordable and middle-income housing throughout the city
- Increase and protect affordable housing to prevent, or mitigate the impacts of, displacement and gentrification
- Sustain and increase shelter options with services and support for our unsheltered population
- Directive 4: Climate action and sustainability (PDF)
- Expand and restore green spaces and natural areas within the City of Everett
- Support citywide transition to zero-emission vehicles
- Reduce or eliminate the use of fossil fuels in city-owned buildings and facilities
- Improve neighborhood walkability and encourage non-motorized ways for people to get around
- Be a model of sustainability
- Directive 5: Prosperous city (PDF)
- Work to establish Everett’s reputation as businesses’ first choice for a location to grow and thrive
- Continue significant progress on infrastructure projects to make the City of Everett more resilient, safer and future-ready
- Build or redevelop a stadium, amphitheater and park in Everett to provide an outdoor quality of life amenity and attract tourism spending to energize our economy
- Explore new and innovative opportunities available and expand existing initiatives to generate revenue for the City of Everett and/or to reduce the costs of providing municipal amenities
- Expand the recreational, cultural and arts offerings throughout the city, especially in historically underserved areas
2022 mayoral directives
Mayoral directives for 2022 not available.
2021 mayoral directives
Mayoral directives for 2021 not available.
2020 mayoral directives
In fall 2020, Mayor Cassie Franklin issued two directives. Below is a link to each directive – as well as a list of associated initiatives.
- Foster engagement and mutual understanding with the Black, Indigenous people of color community (BIPOC), as well as other marginalized communities
- Improve inclusion, equity and diversity at the City and create a culture of anti-racism, which actively addresses barriers to opportunities for all
- Identify and address inequities and bias in City systems, policies and data
- Remain a leader on pursuing firearm surrender orders via the court system
- Explore new and innovative sources of funding and strengthen partnerships to address violent crimes
- Directive 2: Affordable housing for all (PDF)
- Implement the Rethink Housing engagement process and develop a citywide housing action plan by June 30, 2021
- improve procedures and permitting requirements to ensure Everett is a friendly, attractive place for investors to develop housing
- Aggressively address homelessness and support housing stability in 2021
2019 mayoral directives
Mayoral directives for 2019 not available.
2018 mayoral directives
In early 2018, Mayor Cassie Franklin issued five directives. Below is a link to each directive – as well as a list of associated initiatives.
- Directive 1: Youth, gun violence and gang reduction (PDF)
- Develop and implement a comprehensive gang reduction/youth violence initiative
- Evaluate current gang enforcement and suppression strategies and consider changes to existing resources
- Solicit input from and collaborate with community partners on Everett's youth, gun violence and gang reduction initiatives
- Identify and establish a firearm safety campaign
- Work with juvenile justice partners to evaluate detention policies and sentencing practices for juveniles arrested and/or convicted of gang-related crimes
- Explore funding resources to support these efforts
- Directive 2: Community planning and economic development (PDF)
- Develop and implement new strategies to compassionately address the local behavioral health crisis
- Support legislative and policy changes that address the multitude of behavioral health needs in our city
- Expand the City’s embedded social worker program to provide additional mental health and service navigation support to the community
- Advance the important work local behavioral health service providers and organizations are doing to address the behavioral health crisis
- Directive 3: Community engagement and inclusion (PDF)
- Develop a clear vision for an engaged community and the related tools and policies for staff to provide effective outreach and engagement opportunities for everyone
- Improve inclusion, equity and diversity at the City to ensure that our workforce is representative of the diverse community we serve
- Increase access to City government and enhance communication and information-sharing
- Establish an interdepartmental team focused on customer service and complaint resolution
- Develop and promote opportunities for youth to engage
- Directive 4: Safe streets program (PDF)
- Partner with Snohomish County and housing providers on future supportive housing projects and expanding shelter capacity
- Partner with providers on education and employment opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness, substance-use disorders, and/or mental illness
- Develop a pilot program to streamline access to medication-assisted treatment for COET contacts
- Provide community updates regarding our progress and develop targeted educational campaigns and training
- Improve tracking and analysis of Safe Streets programs and City spending on street-level issues
- Directive 5: Budget deficit (PDF)
- In partnership with the City Council, establish an oversight team consisting of executive staff and the Council budget subcommittee
- Evaluate all vacant positions for potential elimination
- Reduce travel and training costs
- Evaluate current services and identify potential modifications and options for controlling costs within existing services
- Solicit and evaluate cost-saving and service-modification suggestions from employees and the community
- Explore alternatives to reduce costs for employee benefit programs
- Expand the City's volunteer program
- In partnership with the City Council, investigate collaborative and alternative funding or service delivery models for existing services
Transition Advisory Team
In December 2017, Mayor Franklin asked 55 community leaders to serve on her transition advisory team and to provide feedback on Everett's strengths and the opportunities they want to see the City pursue. There was representation from across the city, and from different age groups, income brackets and industries. The team provided valuable input (PDF) that helped influence Mayor Franklin's top priorities of public safety, economic development and community engagement.