Making Everett Safe for our Children

Cassie Franklin has been Mayor since 2018 and there’s been no school safety plan from her administration. With Scott Murphy you’ll have one on Day one. Here it is and I challenge the mayor to implement it today – our kids can’t wait until next year. Everett families deserve to live in a city where children can walk to school safely, parents don’t have to worry about violence, and neighborhoods are safe. Yet today, crime near our schools and public spaces is on the rise, and the current administration has no plan to stop it. This is unacceptable. As mayor, I will take immediate and decisive action to ensure that Everett’s neighborhoods are safe for our children and families. This directive outlines specific, actionable steps that my administration will take to put public safety first.

Immediate Actions to Protect Everett’s Children

Emergency Deployment of Law Enforcement to School Zones and Public Spaces

• The Everett Police Department will immediately increase patrols near all schools, particularly at high-risk areas where recent violence has occurred.
• More School Resource Officers (SROs) will be deployed in middle and high schools facing high crime risks to prevent violence and protect students.

Zero Tolerance for Threats Against Children

• A dedicated Youth Violence Unit will be created to target known activity near schools, parks, and community centers.
• The City Attorney’s Office will prioritize prosecution to ensure accountability and protect victims.
• A new Student Harassment Prevention Initiative will be implemented in partnership with Everett Public Schools and law enforcement to ensure zero tolerance for threats or intimidation against children.

Safe Streets and Safe Walking Routes for Kids

• Streetlights, crosswalks, and pedestrian safety measures will be enhanced around all Everett schools and along high-crime corridors such as Broadway and Evergreen Way.
• Surveillance cameras will be installed near high-incident areas to deter crime and assist law enforcement.

Reinstating the Park Ranger Program for Public Safety

• The Park Ranger program will be restored to increase security at playgrounds, sports fields, and community parks where children and families gather.
• Park Rangers will work alongside police to monitor high-risk areas, report suspicious activity, and engage with the community to promote safety.

Community Accountability

• All city departments will be required to submit an annual Public Safety Progress Report, ensuring that safety improvements are tracked and measured.
• All city citizen committees will be required to include public safety on their regular agenda and will be asked to bring new ideas and improvements to staff for consideration.

A Mayor’s Responsibility: Making Everett Safe for Every Child

Public safety is not about politics—it’s about protecting our children and ensuring that Everett is a city where families can thrive.

The current administration has no plan to address the rising violence near our schools, parks, and neighborhoods. Our children deserve better.

As mayor, I will make public safety my top priority.