Water and sewer emergency repairs and funding
City discussions about emergency repairs to water and sewer infrastructure, including repair costs and how they are funded.
2 meetings on the record
Sunday, April 12, 2026 City Council
Everett City Council (Monday April 13, 2026)
The council approved emergency funding for water and sewer repairs as amended and accepted the committee report. Councilors including Garcia, Smith, De Bois, Capone, DiPierro, Martins, Matewsky, Ween, Marchese, and Rogers voted yes.
| Alcy Jabouin | favorable action as amended and to accept the committee report | yes |
| Michele Capone | favorable action as amended and to accept the committee report | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | favorable action as amended and to accept the committee report | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | favorable action as amended and to accept the committee report | yes |
| Holly Garcia | favorable action as amended and to accept the committee report | yes |
| Holly Garcia | favorable action as amended and to accept the committee report | yes |
| Michael Marchese | favorable action as amended and to accept the committee report | yes |
| Wayne Matewsky | favorable action as amended and to accept the committee report | yes |
| Katy Rogers | favorable action as amended and to accept the committee report | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | favorable action as amended and to accept the committee report | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | favorable action as amended and to accept the committee report | yes |
Sunday, April 12, 2026 Ways and Means
Everett Ways and Means Committee (Monday April 13, 2026)
The committee heard an item transferring $150,000 from water and sewer retained earnings to emergency repairs, and the superintendent said the funding was needed because of prior sewer collapses and aging infrastructure. Officials also discussed that other line items, including pipes, fittings, and professional services, had already been shifted to cover repair invoices.
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