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Scott Murphy
Everett City Mayor
About the Office
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Nonpartisan
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My Top Issues
Government Reform
Reduce reliance on costly outside consultants by empowering in-house staff and conducting regular spending reviews.
Housing
Explore the addition of a new low-barrier facility, but ensure it’s professionally managed with clear performance benchmarks.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Support regional training access by backing the expansion of nearby criminal justice training centers so Everett applicants aren’t turned away due to limited capacity in Burien.
Housing
Create a comprehensive, city-led plan to address homelessness—integrating housing, mental health, addiction treatment, and job placement.
Government Reform
Implement efficiency practices like Lean Six Sigma to eliminate waste and improve city services.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Position Everett as the top destination for new recruits in Snohomish County by emphasizing our commitment to officer support, training opportunities, and community-oriented policing.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Reinstate the park rangers park ranger program by trimming the fat within the administration rather than cutting essential services.
Housing
Embrace the middle housing aspects of the updated comprehensive plan, while maintaining the character of historic neighborhoods.
Taxes / Budget
Boost revenue through focused economic development with measurable goals and benchmarks to grow organically.
Government Reform
Modernize city operations using technology and smart software to streamline processes and reduce long-term costs.
Taxes / Budget
Truly balance the budget.The city currently balances the books on paper by using temporary measures like voluntary staff reductions and arbitrary cuts (e.g., library closures) that hurt residents as well as depleting general fund balance to cover the deficits.
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