2020/12/16 Council Agenda Packet

EVERETT 2021 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Continued... WASHINGTON Everett is poised for prosperity. We have most of the ingredients we need to promote positive growth and create a vibrant, attractive community. While we have a strong foundation to grow from, we also have immediate needs to address in order to sustain our existing job centers and recruit new businesses and ideas to Everett. Support increased funding and greater flexibility of existing programs to increase the development and accessibility of quality housing at a variety of price points. Support continued generation of new ideas for transportation revenue to support increased funding for public transportation, safe routes to school, and safety improvements along our most congested roadways. Support responsive revenue options to address structural budget challenges created when inflation outpaces revenue growth. e tilt a WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Everett is fortunate to have a very skilled workforce to fill the needs of Boeing and other critical industries, but we need to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our industries for the economic well-being of our City. Support efforts to improve child care access and affordability in order to both support the current workforce while also building a future workforce. Support investments to provide high -demand training, custom designed training programs for employers, and expand worker retraining opportunities to help meet regional workforce needs. Support efforts to expand innovative programs and internships for high school and college students, bringing new technologies into the classroom, and strengthening STEM education in K-12 schools. Cassie Franklin Mayor 425.257.7115 I cfranklin oc everettwa.gov Nick Harper Deputy Mayor 425.257.8608 I nharper@everettwa.gov 2930 Wetmore Ave., Ste 10-A Everett, WA 98201 everettwa.gov