Board and commission appointments
The council regularly reviews and confirms mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions, including questioning nominees about their approach to regulatory and governance issues.
8 meetings on the record
Monday, June 8, 2026 City Council
Everett City Council (Monday June 8, 2026)
The Council accepted the committee report and gave favorable action on the director of elections and zoning board appointment items. The approvals passed unanimously on the recorded votes.
| Michael Marchese | accept the committee report in favorable action on both appointment items | yes |
| Alcy Jabouin | accept the committee report in favorable action on both appointment items | yes |
| Michele Capone | accept the committee report in favorable action on both appointment items | yes |
| Peter Pietrantonio | accept the committee report in favorable action on both appointment items | yes |
| Peter Pietrantonio | accept the committee report in favorable action on both appointment items | yes |
| Peter Pietrantonio | accept the committee report in favorable action on both appointment items | yes |
| Holly Garcia | accept the committee report in favorable action on both appointment items | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | accept the committee report in favorable action on both appointment items | yes |
| Katy Rogers | accept the committee report in favorable action on both appointment items | yes |
Monday, June 8, 2026 Legislative Affairs
Everett Legislative Affairs Meeting (Monday June 8, 2026)
The committee considered confirmations for Kristin Foote as director of elections and Thomas Abruzzese to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Members Stephanie Martins and Katy Rogers both voted to refer the appointments with favorable recommendation, and Rogers and Martins each voted to have Mr. Abruzzese appear before the committee, excuse the guest, and then take favorable action on his appointment.
| Katy Rogers | refer the appointment with a favorable recommendation | yes |
| Katy Rogers | have Mr. Abruzzese before the committee | yes |
| Katy Rogers | excuse our guest | yes |
| Katy Rogers | favorable action on the appointment of Thomas Abruzzese to the Zoning Board of Appeals | yes |
| Katy Rogers | dismiss/excuse the guest | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | refer the appointment with a favorable recommendation | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | have Mr. Abruzzese before the committee | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | excuse our guest | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | favorable action on the appointment of Thomas Abruzzese to the Zoning Board of Appeals | yes |
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 City Council
Everett City Council (Tuesday May 26, 2026)
The council first rescinded a referral motion on the appointment items and then moved favorable action on the reappointments. It then confirmed the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra, with unanimous support.
| Alcy Jabouin | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
| Michele Capone | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Michele Capone | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
| Holly Garcia | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Holly Garcia | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
| Holly Garcia | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
| Wayne Matewsky | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Wayne Matewsky | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
| Vivian Nguyen | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Vivian Nguyen | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Vivian Nguyen | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
| Peter Pietrantonio | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Peter Pietrantonio | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
| Katy Rogers | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Katy Rogers | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Katy Rogers | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | favorable action on the reappointment items after rescinding the referral motion | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | confirmation of the reappointments of Jay Holt, Edmond Michelin, Eleanor Gayhot, Carol Dello Russo, and Josephine Navarra | yes |
Monday, April 27, 2026 City Council
Everett City Council (Monday April 27, 2026)
The Council confirmed appointments to boards and commissions in items 12 through 17. The appointments received favorable action, with Vivian Nguyen voting no and the rest of the members recorded voting yes.
| Stephanie Smith | favorable action on items 12 through 17 | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | favorable action on all appointments in items 12 through 17 | yes |
| Alcy Jabouin | favorable action on all appointments in items 12 through 17 | yes |
| Michele Capone | favorable action on all appointments in items 12 through 17 | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | favorable action on all appointments in items 12 through 17 | yes |
| Holly Garcia | favorable action on all appointments in items 12 through 17 | yes |
| Michael Marchese | favorable action on all appointments in items 12 through 17 | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | favorable action on all appointments in items 12 through 17 | yes |
| Wayne Matewsky | favorable action on all appointments in items 12 through 17 | yes |
| Vivian Nguyen | favorable action on all appointments in items 12 through 17 | no |
| Peter Pietrantonio | favorable action on all appointments in items 12 through 17 | yes |
Monday, April 27, 2026 Legislative Affairs
Everett Legislative Affairs (Monday April 27, 2026)
The committee voted favorably on Jeremiah Sheehan’s confirmation to the Everett Public Works/Glenwood Cemetery Commission, Michael Piazza’s appointment to the Everett Housing Authority Board, Mary Pulio’s appointment to the Everett Library Board of Trustees, Farrah Costa’s appointment to the Licensing Commission, and Laura Evans’s appointment to the Everett Disability Commission. Beverly London’s appointment to the Library Board of Trustees also received a favorable recommendation, with John Burley voting no on that item; Burley also voted no on Farrah Costa’s appointment, while the other recorded votes were in favor.
| John Burley | favorable recommendation on the confirmation of the appointment of Beverly London to the City of Everett Library Board of Trustees | no |
| John Burley | favorable action on the appointment of Farrah Costa to the Licensing Commission | no |
| Michael Marchese | favorable action on the confirmation of Jeremiah Sheehan to the Everett Public Works Commission / Glenwood Cemetery Commission | yes |
| Michael Marchese | favorable recommendation to the full body on the appointment of Mary Pulio to the Everett Library Board of Trustees | yes |
| Michael Marchese | favorable action on the appointment of Farrah Costa to the Licensing Commission | yes |
| Michael Marchese | favorable recommendation on the appointment of Laura Evans to the Everett Disability Commission | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | favorable action on the confirmation of Jeremiah Sheehan to the Everett Public Works Commission / Glenwood Cemetery Commission | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | Send a favorable recommendation on Michael Piazza's appointment to the Everett Housing Authority Board to the full body | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | favorable recommendation to the full body on the appointment of Mary Pulio to the Everett Library Board of Trustees | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | favorable recommendation on the confirmation of the appointment of Beverly London to the City of Everett Library Board of Trustees | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | favorable recommendation on the appointment of Laura Evans to the Everett Disability Commission | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | favorable action on the confirmation of Jeremiah Sheehan to the Everett Public Works Commission / Glenwood Cemetery Commission | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | favorable recommendation on the confirmation of the appointment of Beverly London to the City of Everett Library Board of Trustees | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | favorable action on the appointment of Farrah Costa to the Licensing Commission | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | favorable recommendation on the appointment of Laura Evans to the Everett Disability Commission | yes |
| Katy Rogers | favorable action on the appointment of Farrah Costa to the Licensing Commission | yes |
| Katy Rogers | favorable recommendation on the appointment of Laura Evans to the Everett Disability Commission | yes |
Monday, April 13, 2026 City Council
Everett City Council (Monday April 13, 2026)
The council confirmed Monica R. Lamboy as chief development officer and Ola Bukele as chief administrative and financial officer, with multiple councilors voting yes on each appointment. The council also voted to refer additional board and commission appointments to the Committee on Legislative Affairs, including a request for information on whether the positions were open.
| Alcy Jabouin | confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett | yes |
| Michele Capone | confirmation of the appointment of Monica R. Lamboy to the position of chief development officer for the City of Everett | yes |
| Michele Capone | confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | confirmation of the appointment of Monica R. Lamboy to the position of chief development officer for the City of Everett | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett | yes |
| Holly Garcia | confirmation of the appointment of Monica R. Lamboy to the position of chief development officer for the City of Everett | yes |
| Holly Garcia | confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett | yes |
| Holly Garcia | motion to refer the appointments to the committee on legislative affairs | yes |
| Michael Marchese | confirmation of the appointment of Monica R. Lamboy to the position of chief development officer for the City of Everett | yes |
| Michael Marchese | confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett | yes |
| Wayne Matewsky | confirmation of the appointment of Monica R. Lamboy to the position of chief development officer for the City of Everett | yes |
| Wayne Matewsky | confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett | yes |
| Vivian Nguyen | confirmation of the appointment of Monica R. Lamboy to the position of chief development officer for the City of Everett | yes |
| Vivian Nguyen | confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett | yes |
| Peter Pietrantonio | confirmation of the appointment of Monica R. Lamboy to the position of chief development officer for the City of Everett | yes |
| Peter Pietrantonio | confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett | yes |
| Katy Rogers | confirmation of the appointment of Monica R. Lamboy to the position of chief development officer for the City of Everett | yes |
| Katy Rogers | confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | confirmation of the appointment of Monica R. Lamboy to the position of chief development officer for the City of Everett | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | motion to refer the appointments to the committee on legislative affairs, with information about whether these are open positions | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | confirmation of the appointment of Monica R. Lamboy to the position of chief development officer for the City of Everett | yes |
| Sam Amato | confirmation of the appointment of Ola Bukele to the position of chief administrative and financial officer for the city of Everett | yes |
Monday, April 13, 2026 Legislative Affairs
Everett Legislative Affairs Meeting (Monday April 13, 2026)
The committee took no favorable action on the Licensing Commission appointment of Samuel Fern; Anthony DiPierro voted against postponement but for referral to the full body with no recommendation, while Katy Rogers and Stephanie Martins supported postponement/referral without recommendation. The Public Works/Cemetery Commission appointment of Antonio Cornelio received favorable action, with Stephanie Martins, Katy Rogers, and Michael Marchese voting yes.
| Michael Marchese | favorable action on the appointment of Antonio Cornelio to the Public Works Commission/Glenwood Cemetery Commission | yes |
| Anthony DiPierro | postpone this appointment | no |
| Anthony DiPierro | refer the appointment to the full body with no recommendation | yes |
| Katy Rogers | postpone this appointment | yes |
| Katy Rogers | favorable action on the appointment of Antonio Cornelio to the Public Works Commission/Glenwood Cemetery Commission | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | refer the appointment to the full body with no recommendation | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | favorable action on the appointment of Antonio Cornelio to the Public Works Commission/Glenwood Cemetery Commission | yes |
Thursday, April 9, 2026 City Council
Everett Special City Council (Thursday April 9, 2026)
The council heard candidate presentations from Caryn Antonelli and Mike Mangan for board and commission appointments. No vote or final appointment outcome is recorded for this item in the meeting data.
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