Monica Nguyen

At the Everett City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Council Member Monica Nguyen raised a request for the council and staff to consider public restroom infrastructure as part of the Everett Square renovation planning process. She opened by thanking the chair and the presenter, saying, “Thank you, Madam President, and thank you for your presentation as well.”

Nguyen then asked directly, “I did want to ask whether the Everett Square renovation planning process has included consideration of public restroom infrastructure.” She acknowledged that such facilities can raise “operational and public safety concerns,” but argued that the Everett Square proposal may be a strong candidate for inclusion of restrooms because of the area’s “a lot of foot traffic, lighting, visibility.” In her view, the location is “uniquely suited for public restroom infrastructure.”

She framed the idea as a practical and community-oriented improvement, saying it was “just like a request for consideration” and explaining that it “would bring an increase in quality of life for the residents and businesses around that area.” She concluded her remarks with “Thank you.”

A subsequent speaker echoed Nguyen’s point and explicitly supported it, stating, “I also want to second Councilor Nguyen’s comment on the public restroom because we don’t think about it,” and describing examples of public defecation, urination, and related impacts on nearby institutions such as libraries. This exchange indicated that Nguyen’s suggestion prompted immediate affirmation from another councilor.

No votes were recorded for Council Member Nguyen in the meeting excerpt provided, and no motions were attributed to her. Her notable position in the discussion was a clear preference for at least considering public restrooms as part of the Everett Square project, based on accessibility, visibility, and quality-of-life benefits.