Wage theft ordinance
A proposed city ordinance addressing wage theft protections and enforcement for workers in Everett.
2 meetings on the record
Monday, April 27, 2026 City Council
Everett City Council (Monday April 27, 2026)
The Council heard several public comments in support of the wage theft ordinance, including comments from a former Salem councilor and a state senator. The ordinance was then amended and ordained.
Full recap → Monday, April 13, 2026 City Council
Everett City Council (Monday April 13, 2026)
The wage theft ordinance was postponed because of an advertising issue. Smith, Stephanie Martins, Katy Rogers, and Holly Garcia all voted yes on motions to postpone the amended ordinance to the next council meeting.
| Holly Garcia | postpone the wage theft ordinance as amended to the next meeting | yes |
| Katy Rogers | postpone the wage theft ordinance as amended from committee to the next meeting of the council | yes |
| Stephanie Smith | postpone the wage theft ordinance as amended to the next meeting of the council | yes |
| Stephanie Martins | postpone the wage theft ordinance as amended from committee to the next meeting of the council | yes |