EVERETT — With one week remaining before an expected vote to decide the fate of Everett Transit’s bus system being annexed by Community Transit, both jurisdictions are holding public hearings this week before the pivotal, respective votes next week.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, the Everett City Council is holding a public hearing at 12:30 p.m. during its regularly scheduled city council meeting to hear public feedback on the proposed consolidation of Everett Transition and Community Transit. ET riders, workers and city residents are encouraged to attend in person or virtually to learn more about the proposal and share their comments.
The meeting will be held at the Everett City Council Chambers, 3002 Wetmore Ave. and will also be livestreamed on YouTube at youtube.com/everettcity with options for providing comment in person, on Zoom or via email. You can learn more about the proposal, review the agreement and find additional ways to participate at everettwa.gov/transitconsolidation
On Thursday, the Community Transit Board will also conduct a public hearing during its scheduled meeting at 3 p.m. at the CT Board Room, 2312 W. Casino Road in Everett.
On Nov. 4 the Everett City Council is expected to vote on its approval or rejection of the annexation by CT. If the Everett City Council approves the ET annexation of its bus service, fleet and employees to CT, the CT Board will vote to approve the annexation on Thurs. Nov. 5th at its Board of Directors Meeting.