Everett Transit annexation deal: $38.5 Million net, new 0.6% transit tax hike set for April 2027

Everett and Community Transit proposed merging Everett Transit into the county agency on April 1, 2027, with a 0.6% local transit tax increase that day. The deal includes a $38.5 million net payment to Everett and pledges 50% service growth by 2031. Both the Everett City Council and Community Transit Board must approve by November 2026; public hearings are scheduled for late October 2026.