After state law stalls, Everett bans public drug use

EVERETT — Public drug use is set to be a crime July 1 in Everett after the Legislature’s attempts to pass a statewide law failed last month.

The Everett City Council approved the new law after three weeks of discussion in a 4-3 vote Wednesday. Their decision came after lengthy debate among the city lawmakers and public comment from business owners, addiction and homeless recovery advocates, and residents.

“There really isn’t a solution, there isn’t one thing we can do to solve substance use disorder,” City Council President Brenda Stonecipher said.

Sometimes people, including those Stonecipher said she knows, get sober when faced with jail time or a court-mandated recovery program.

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