Everett council president pitches ban on serving in 2 elected offices

EVERETT — In a last effort before leaving office, an Everett City Council member wants to prohibit other members from holding another public office, like in the state Senate or House.

Council President Brenda Stonecipher introduced the idea at a City Council meeting last week. The only City Council member to hold another elected position is Mary Fosse, who serves as a state representative for the 38th Legislative District.

Fosse was taken by surprise at the meeting and didn’t comment at the time. In an interview, she said Stonecipher never reached out to her about the ordinance.

Stonecipher said she has been interested in this motion for a while, and thinks it’s relevant with the next state legislative session one month away. Her main concern is the amount of time it takes to be a state legislator, and the time it takes away from being a city council member.

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