City of Everett Proposition 261 - Charter Amendment, Sections 2.2 and 4.10
What does this measure do?
Supports: Government Efficiency
Everett council candidates for district seats would have to be registered voters living in their district for the year before the election, and the mayor and council members could not hold another elected office at the same time. Candidates would need proven local ties to run for a district seat.
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Proposed by: Everett City Council, on advice of the 2026 Charter Review Committee
The elected council sent it to voters in July 2026. A 15-member committee picked by the mayor and council reviews the city charter (its rulebook) every 10 years. Charter changes need voter approval.
Source: heraldnet.com
A YES vote means
The charter adds the one-year district residency rule, an oath requirement for elected officials, and a ban on holding another elected office at the same time.
A NO vote means
The current charter rules stay.
No financial records found for this ballot measure.
Sources: snohomishcountywa.gov2