I personally think that an events center is exactly what Everett needs to revitalize the downtown area. I’ve lived in Everett for 24 years and I’ve seen it steadily decline. Businesses are moving out or closing as no one visits the downtown area unless they work there. And as businesses are closing, even workers might become scarce.
An events center will bring people back into downtown. I envision new restaurants opening and perhaps even new shopping areas to attract and accommodate visitors and residents attending sporting events or concerts etc. As for hockey, my husband and I are current season ticket holders to the Seattle Thunderbirds and, living in Marysville, would gladly trade in our loyalty to the Tbirds to a new Everett team that’s only 15 minutes from home. I’m all for it and am excited to see the changes this will bring to downtown Everett. We even have a name – how about the Everett Flyers? Please share this opinion with the Everett City Council.
Marysville
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