EVERETT—As Everett moves toward an important election, leaders across the region are standing firmly behind Mayor Cassie Franklin and her proven, forward-thinking leadership. Fourteen current mayors and three former mayors have endorsed Franklin’s re-election, a strong show of confidence from peers who understand firsthand the challenges and responsibilities of leading a city.

“City and County Councilmembers make rules and set policies. Mayors have to implement them and make those policies work for their residents,” said Lake Stevens Mayor Brett Gailey. “Cassie excels at doing so in a collaborative and thoughtful way while keeping regional leaders informed of the impacts and results.”

Over the past eight years, Franklin has guided Everett through complex and trying times -including a glo

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