Laserfiche WebLink
Alvaro Guillen <br />Director, Connect Casino Road <br />Community Foundation of Snohomish <br />County <br />Phone : (425) 610-3856 <br /> <br />From: Alvaro Guillen <alvaro@cf‐sc.org> <br />Sent: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 10:47 AM <br />To: Cassie Franklin; Scott Bader; Judy Tuohy; Mary Fosse; Paula Rhyne; Donald Schwab; Elizabeth Vogeli; <br />Ben Zarlingo; DL‐Council <br />Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Buffer Zone <br /> <br />CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless <br />you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. <br /> <br />Dear Mayor Franklin and City Council, <br /> <br />I am writing to you today on behalf of the Casino Road neighborhood and our organization, Connect Casino Road to <br />request extending the existing buffer zone around the Fred Meyer retail location on our street. <br /> <br />We believe this proactive measure is crucial for building upon recent public safety gains (Crime Analysis Report Fred <br />Meyer -8530 Evergreen Way Jan 2020-July 2025) and fostering a safer, more vibrant community for all residents. <br /> <br />I want to acknowledge that when buffer zones were first proposed and implemented in Everett, there was some <br />skepticism and opposition within our community. Many of us were concerned about the potential for over-policing, the <br />displacement of individuals in need of services, and the perceived criminalization of simply existing in public spaces. <br />However, the data and our lived experiences at our community center have prompted a reassessment. We have <br />observed a notable and welcome decrease in overt illegal activity, particularly in the vicinity of our community center. This <br />area has become more tranquil and accessible to families and children. <br /> <br />Thank you for your commitment to the safety of all Everett neighborhoods. We urge you to act on this request and work <br />with us to make the Casino Road community a safer place to live, work, and thrive. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />Alvaro Guillen <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Check out CCR’s new impact report! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />