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• <br /> September 29, 2021 <br /> And thanks to our partnership with Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, <br /> Washington Economic Development Association and Greater Seattle Partners, <br /> Everett's influence is growing. Partnering with these organizations allows us to <br /> leverage our efforts and stretch our investments to successfully recruit and retain <br /> talent and attract family-wage jobs that were once beyond our reach. <br /> An important part of economic and cultural vitality is celebrating, and investing in, <br /> things that make our city that much more beautiful, vibrant and welcoming. <br /> We have amazing parks, a beautiful waterfront, a diverse range of delicious dining <br /> options, an ever-growing craft beverage scene, unique shops and retail services <br /> and a state-of-the-art regional airport! We want to showcase these assets through <br /> "placemaking" so that we can welcome more people and businesses to our <br /> beautiful city and ensure the highest quality of life for our residents. <br /> This includes maintaining and improving our over 900 acres of parks and <br /> recreational facilities, as well as hosting festivals, maker's markets, and other <br /> • events—and managing these activities in a way that stewards our resources while <br /> always aligning with current health guidelines and requirements. <br /> Next year we'll continue updating our parks, with plans to add new playgrounds <br /> at Howarth and Thornton A Sullivan parks, as well as continue work on our <br /> recreational trail around Silver Lake. <br /> We've budgeted for our most popular events,such as Sorticulture, Wintertide,the <br /> Fourth of July and the Wendt/Mayor's Art awards. We'll also continue to partner <br /> with external organizations like the Downtown Everett Association, Everett Music <br /> Initiative, the Schack, the Village Theater, the Port of Everett and others, to <br /> support events like our Everett Farmer's Market, Music at the Marina,Jetty Island <br /> Days, downtown festivals, and many more. <br /> This year's budget supports a thriving arts community. Art is a powerful form of <br /> expression, especially during our most challenging times. Art heals, allowing us to <br /> express emotions in ways that words alone cannot. And art can help a community <br /> thrive. <br /> 7 <br />