Vote Yes Everett Initiative 24-03

Everett Initiative 24-03

has

Officially

PASSED!

Official Snohomish County Election Results.

What’s next for Standing for Washington? Find out at StandingforWashington.org.

Everett 24-03 will Protect the health of the Snohomish River Watershed and the community of Everett

“Standing for the Snoho” is Everett Initiative 24-03, recognizing legally enforceable rights for the Snohomish River Watershed. Passing this initiative would put stewardship of the Snohomish River Watershed in the hands of the Everett community, and ensure the watershed is able to perform its vital functions: filtering and cleaning water, providing healthy ecosystem habitats, flood reduction, supporting economic benefits, and ensuring a sustainable future.

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Everett Initiative 24-03 Endorsements

We're grateful to the people and organizations endorsing Everett 24-03 to protect the Snohomish River Watershed and ensure the future health, economy and vitality of the Everett community. Contact us to add your name or organization.

Snohomish County Indivisible

"Working to enact bold progressive policies ... and preserve our democracy"
Everett Initiative 24-03 Endorsement 38th Legislative District Democrats.

38th Legislative District Democrats

"Serving the communities of Everett, Marysville, and the Tulalip Tribes Reservation, we are grassroots-driven to represent the needs and concerns of the residents of the 38th Legislative District."
Everett 24-03 Charles Adkins

Charles Adkins

"As one of the few Native American elected officials in Snohomish County and a member of the Yurok Tribe, I believe in the importance of recognizing the rights of nature. Our fight for the Klamath River has shown us that granting legal standing to our waters protects both the environment and our communities. I proudly endorse Initiative 24-03, which provides us the opportunity to extend these vital protections to the Snohomish River Watershed, ensuring its health for future generations."

YOU HAVE QUESTIONS?

WE HAVE ANSWERS!

You might be wondering…

  • What do you mean by the “watershed”?
  • What does “legal standing” mean?
  • Why isn’t “scientific certainty” needed?
  • Aren’t the government’s environmental protections enough?
  • Why won’t this cause frivolous lawsuits?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for the answers to these questions and more!

Everett 24-03 Fact-Check

We debunk the misinformation being spread by deep-pocketed developers. They are throwing a ton of money at fighting Initiative 2403 because they are more concerned about getting rich without accountability than protecting the Snohomish River Watershed and the future of the Everett community.

CLICK on each MYTH to learn the FACTS.

Higher Taxes?

They incorrectly claim that passing the initiative will increase your taxes.

FALSE

Everett Initiative 24-03 does not cost the citizens of Everett, in higher taxes or any other fiscal responsibility.

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Discourages Housing & Development?

They say this initiative is against all development, when it's really against bad development.

FALSE

Initiative 24-03 encourages RESPONSIBLE, smart development, so residents can have new housing AND a healthy community.

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Hurts Business?

They think businesses don't care about the Snohomish River and its watershed.

FALSE

Local industries rely on a healthy watershed to attract customers and employees, they don't need to harm it to succeed.

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Ends Boating?

This exaggeration is another scare tactic to distract people.

FALSE

Clean water, well-maintained habitats, and a thriving ecosystem enhance the overall experience for those who enjoy boating, fishing, and other water-based activities.

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Read more at our Fact-check page…

Who is the Opposition to Everett 24-03?

IT’S ALL DEVELOPERS!!! See for yourself on the Washington state PDC’s list of contributors to the Vote No campaign.

LIES!!!

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Everett, WA INITIATIVE 24-03 PASSED Nov 24, granting the Snohomish River Watershed legal rights. StandingforWashington.org -Legal Standing for Nature
  • Everett 24-03 passed!!! Thank you Everett! Yesterday you made a clear and powerful statement that you care deeply about the Snohomish River Watershed and the health, economy, and vitality of the Everett community for future generations. Special thanks to Charles Adkins, Snohomish County Indivisible @snocoindivisible , and the 38th Legislative District Democrats @ld38dems for your endorsements and commitment to this crucial ecosystem. #StandingfortheSnoho #Election2024 #GreenTheVote #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #SustainableFuture #CleanWater #ClimateResilience #EnvironmentalJustice #Salmon #NoFishNoBlackfish #RightsofNature #WaterisLife
  • Good morning! Election day is here. Make sure you get your ballots in today and Vote YES on Everett 24-03! #StandingfortheSnoho #Everett2403 #EverettInitiative2403 #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #SustainableFuture #WaterisLife
  • ICYMI: "Everett measure would guide responsible development: Initiative 24-03 will protect the Snohomish River Watershed while allowing sustainable development." Op-ed in the Everett Herald: https://tinyurl.com/snohomishriver #StandingfortheSnoho #Everett2403 #EverettInitiative2403 #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #SustainableFuture #WaterisLife
  • Hope you're having a great weekend and out there doing what you love. 💧‍🛶🎣 Remember to get your ballots in by THIS TUESDAY and Vote YES on EVERETT Initiative 24-03! #StandingfortheSnoho #Everett2403 #EverettInitiative2403 #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #Fishing #SustainableFuture #WaterisLife
  • New article today in the Everett Herald explaining the importance of passing Everett Initiative 24-03, despite opposition from developers. “It’s very easy to damage an ecosystem,” said Abi Ludwig, an Everett 24-03 campaign spokesperson. “It’s hard to restore one.” Read more at https://standingforthesnoho.org/2024/11/01/everett-initiative-asks-should-the-snohomish-river-have-legal-rights/ #EverettInitiative2403 #Everett2403 #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #EverettWashington #RightsofNature #WaterisLife
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Everett 24-03 passed!!! Thank you Everett! Yesterday you made a clear and powerful statement that you care deeply about the Snohomish River Watershed and the health, economy, and vitality of the Everett community for future generations. Special thanks to Charles Adkins, Snohomish County Indivisible @snocoindivisible , and the 38th Legislative District Democrats @ld38dems for your endorsements and commitment to this crucial ecosystem. #StandingfortheSnoho #Election2024 #GreenTheVote #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #SustainableFuture #CleanWater #ClimateResilience #EnvironmentalJustice #Salmon #NoFishNoBlackfish #RightsofNature #WaterisLife
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Everett 24-03 passed!!! Thank you Everett! Yesterday you made a clear and powerful statement that you care deeply about the Snohomish River Watershed and the health, economy, and vitality of the Everett community for future generations. Special thanks to Charles Adkins, Snohomish County Indivisible @snocoindivisible , and the 38th Legislative District Democrats @ld38dems for your endorsements and commitment to this crucial ecosystem. #StandingfortheSnoho #Election2024 #GreenTheVote #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #SustainableFuture #CleanWater #ClimateResilience #EnvironmentalJustice #Salmon #NoFishNoBlackfish #RightsofNature #WaterisLife
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Good morning! Election day is here. Make sure you get your ballots in today and Vote YES on Everett 24-03! #StandingfortheSnoho #Everett2403 #EverettInitiative2403 #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #SustainableFuture #WaterisLife
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Good morning! Election day is here. Make sure you get your ballots in today and Vote YES on Everett 24-03! #StandingfortheSnoho #Everett2403 #EverettInitiative2403 #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #SustainableFuture #WaterisLife
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ICYMI: "Everett measure would guide responsible development: Initiative 24-03 will protect the Snohomish River Watershed while allowing sustainable development." Op-ed in the Everett Herald: https://tinyurl.com/snohomishriver #StandingfortheSnoho #Everett2403 #EverettInitiative2403 #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #SustainableFuture #WaterisLife
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ICYMI: "Everett measure would guide responsible development: Initiative 24-03 will protect the Snohomish River Watershed while allowing sustainable development." Op-ed in the Everett Herald: https://tinyurl.com/snohomishriver #StandingfortheSnoho #Everett2403 #EverettInitiative2403 #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #SustainableFuture #WaterisLife
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Hope you're having a great weekend and out there doing what you love. 💧‍🛶🎣 Remember to get your ballots in by THIS TUESDAY and Vote YES on EVERETT Initiative 24-03! #StandingfortheSnoho #Everett2403 #EverettInitiative2403 #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #Fishing #SustainableFuture #WaterisLife
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Hope you're having a great weekend and out there doing what you love. 💧‍🛶🎣 Remember to get your ballots in by THIS TUESDAY and Vote YES on EVERETT Initiative 24-03! #StandingfortheSnoho #Everett2403 #EverettInitiative2403 #EverettWashington #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #Fishing #SustainableFuture #WaterisLife
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New article today in the Everett Herald explaining the importance of passing Everett Initiative 24-03, despite opposition from developers. “It’s very easy to damage an ecosystem,” said Abi Ludwig, an Everett 24-03 campaign spokesperson. “It’s hard to restore one.” Read more at https://standingforthesnoho.org/2024/11/01/everett-initiative-asks-should-the-snohomish-river-have-legal-rights/ #EverettInitiative2403 #Everett2403 #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #EverettWashington #RightsofNature #WaterisLife
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New article today in the Everett Herald explaining the importance of passing Everett Initiative 24-03, despite opposition from developers. “It’s very easy to damage an ecosystem,” said Abi Ludwig, an Everett 24-03 campaign spokesperson. “It’s hard to restore one.” Read more at https://standingforthesnoho.org/2024/11/01/everett-initiative-asks-should-the-snohomish-river-have-legal-rights/ #EverettInitiative2403 #Everett2403 #SnohomishRiver #Salmon #EverettWashington #RightsofNature #WaterisLife
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