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September 29, 2025 <br />Everett City Council Members, <br />I am writing you to share my support of the Downtown Improvement District (DID) <br />renewal. When I walk through downtown Everett, I see more than buildings and <br />businesses, I see people. I see neighbors grabbing coffee, families enjoying a <br />Saturday out, and community coming together to enjoy the city and all it has to <br />offer. That’s why I am grateful for the unsung, consistent work completed by the <br />Downtown Improvement District. <br />The DID helps makes Downtown Everett feel like a place people want to invest into. <br />By keeping sidewalks clear, cleaning up graffiti, and caring for the spaces we all <br />share, it sends a message that our city matters, but more importantly, the people in <br />it matter. As a pastor, I’ve seen firsthand how caring for our shared environments <br />help foster connection and even ministry. When people feel safe and welcome in the <br />city, they are are far more likely to gather, linger, and engage in what’s happening <br />here. <br />Everett is at its best when businesses, nonprofits, churches, and city leaders partner <br />together for the good of our community. The DID has been one of those <br />partnerships for nearly 30 years, and I believe it is worth continuing. <br />For those reasons, I want to add my voice in support of renewing the DID. Thank you <br />for considering its ongoing impact on the heart of our city. <br />Sincerely, <br />Sean Gasperetti <br />Lead Pastor | Bright City Church <br />www.brightcitynw.com