We’re writing to thank and commend the Everett City Council for its May 16 decision to prohibit an increase in the number of marijuana retail stores allowed in Everett, and to prohibit the reduction of the 2,500-foot distance between these stores and other sensitive locations. We believe this is the right decision, and we applaud the courage of those council members who stood firm in opposition to the proposal.
Our company, Electric Mirror, chose to base our world headquarters in Everett, as we enjoy doing business here, and believe this city has a bright future. As business leaders, we were concerned about the impact this proposal would have had on our city and our company, so we attended recent council meetings to share our point of view.
We appreciate the council’s genuine desire to hear from its constituents, evidenced by their attentiveness as they listened to our position. We understand the allure of potential additional tax revenues, but in the end the council looked at the long-term impact of this decision, and chose the best course of action for Everett.
We’re thankful that our company is located in a city where elected officials listen to their citizens, thoughtfully weigh issues, and work together for the greatest good of our community. We invite other business leaders to join us in the future to share the perspective of the business community when the council addresses important topics such as this.
Donald J. Jacques, Robert Hernandez, Faith Mischel and James “Doc” Mischel
Everett
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