On Aug. 5, the City launched the new Streatery program to offer a streamlined, no-cost option for businesses to temporarily expand outdoor seating into city-owned parking stalls. Businesses can apply for the program starting Aug. 4 at everettwa.gov/streatery.

On May 28, the City, in partnership with the Snohomish Health District, launched the Getting to Safe Toolkit to provide baseline recommendations, resources and practical tools for small businesses and organizations to prepare for when Snohomish County reaches the next phases of the governor’s Safe Start plan. Learn more: everettforeverett.com/safeopening

In May/June, Everett Emergency Management opened drive-thru sites for to collect and distribute handmade cloth face coverings.

On April 30, applications opened for the Everett CARES Grant Program to support small businesses and nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more: everettwa.gov/everettcares.

On April 22, Everett City Council approved the adoption of 2020 emergency budget reductions, taken in response to COVID-19. These reductions were necessary to protect the City’s financial viability and ability to deliver core services. They affect nearly every department across the City. City staff and operation costs have also been reduced. View a recording of the April 22 council meeting, view the April 22 council meeting materials (see agenda item 5 under Action Items) and read Mayor Cassie Franklin’s statement in response to the emergency reductions

On March 25 Everett City Council passed three emergency actions to help mitigate the health, safety and financial impacts of COVID-19: a civil emergency order temporarily exempting Everett retail establishments from Everett’s Reusable Bag Ordinance; an emergency ordinance temporarily waiving Everett Transit fares; and an emergency ordinance to waive or defer certain utility late fees and shutoffs for non-payment.

On March 20 Mayor Cassie Franklin issued a mayoral directive directing all city of Everett residents and business owners to stay home, except for certain essential activities and work to provide essential business, government services or public infrastructure. See the FAQ to learn more: everettwa.gov/stayhome.

On March 17, Mayor Cassie Franklin issued a temporary moratorium on residential evictions.

On March 4, Mayor Cassie Franklin issued a declaration of civil emergency for the City of Everett. Here’s what that means:

By issuing this declaration, officials can assure the City of Everett has the tools in place and is ready to take appropriate actions quickly, when needed, to protect the health and safety of the community. It allows the City to react quickly to developments in this fast- moving, fluid situation. It allows the City to waive competitive bidding requirements to procure supplies and make other necessary expenditures quickly without going through the usual time-consuming bidding procedures. It allows the mayor to exercise civil emergency powers by issuing orders, directing City personnel, services and equipment, and taking additional acts necessary to the manage this emergency.



The Everett Public Library buildings may be closed, but they are still a community hub for resources and reliable information. The library’s COVID-19 resource page has updates from both local and federal government agencies as well as community resources including medical assistance, financial assistance, food, shelter, internet, or other relief. Learn more: epls.org/covid.

In partnership with the Downtown Everett Association, the City of Everett developed a website, EverettforEverett.com, to help support businesses in Everett that are providing customers a safe social distancing option for purchasing goods. Learn more and find additional resources and information for businesses on the For businesses page.

More on what the City of Everett is doing to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community:

The City of Everett continues to take steps to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, including: