Everett mayor's speech mum on scandal, focuses on crime, climate, housing
EVERETT With the cloud of an investigation hanging over her due to her relationship with the deputy mayor, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin laid out plans for climate action, health and housing support, public safety and prosperity in the annual state of the city speech Thursday.
Delivering her fifth mayoral address, Franklin reflected on past successes and seemingly evergreen challenges such as homelessness, unaddressed mental health needs and violent crime.
Navigating this city through the ups and downs as your mayor is one of my greatest honors, she said in her speech. And while the job is rewarding, it also comes with its challenges. For example being constantly in the limelight doesnt allow for much privacy for me and my daughter.
The speech, often a large gathering of the countys government and industry leaders, came three weeks after the Everett City Council publicly outed a personal relationship between Franklin and Deputy Mayor Nick Harper. Franklin filed for divorce in November. Harper is married.
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