Overview
- Official results show Robert Van Campen won 4,118 to 3,440 over Carlo DeMaria in an election with roughly 30% turnout.
- Van Campen says his transition will prioritize restoring transparency at City Hall and tackling overcrowded schools.
- The Everett City Council previously demanded DeMaria repay $180,000 flagged by the inspector general and passed a 9-0 no-confidence vote.
- An auditor hired by councilors cited further questionable spending, including a nearly $32,000 2023 lump-sum payment and a spike to $25,000 on the mayor’s city credit card.
- Developers signal projects will continue as the mayor-elect seeks more affordable housing requirements, and a separate soccer stadium mitigation agreement faces a year-end deadline with arbitration if no deal is reached.