Wage theft ordinance
A proposed city ordinance addressing wage theft protections and enforcement for workers in Everett.
2 meetings on the record
Sunday, April 26, 2026 City Council
Everett City Council (Monday April 27, 2026)
The council heard testimony from members of the public and State Senator De Domenico in support of the wage theft ordinance, and members discussed its effects on workers, small businesses, and enforcement. Stephanie Martins moved to add Alcee Jabouin as a cosponsor and then approve item 19 as amended; the ordinance received favorable action as amended, with Michael Marchese voting no and the other recorded councilors voting yes.
| Stephanie Smith | favorable action for ordainment as amended on the wage theft ordinance | yes |
| Holly Garcia | favorable action for ordainment as amended on the wage theft ordinance | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | favorable action for ordainment as amended on the wage theft ordinance | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | Add Councilor Alcee Jabouin as a cosponsor to item 19. | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | Approve item 19 as amended. | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | favorable action for ordainment as amended on the wage theft ordinance | yes |
| Peter Pietrantonio | favorable action for ordainment as amended on the wage theft ordinance | yes |
| Wayne Matewsky | favorable action for ordainment as amended on the wage theft ordinance | yes |
| Michael Marchese | favorable action for ordainment as amended on the wage theft ordinance | no |
Sunday, April 12, 2026 City Council
Everett City Council (Monday April 13, 2026)
The wage theft ordinance was postponed after an advertising issue. Councilors Stephanie Smith and Katy Rogers voted to postpone the ordinance, as amended from committee, until the next council meeting.
| Katy Rogers | postpone the ordinance as amended from committee to the next meeting of the council | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | postpone the ordinance as amended from committee to the next meeting of the council | yes |