Voters approving Everett minimum wage, Snohomish River rights measures

EVERETT — Initial returns suggest voters in Everett are set to raise the city’s minimum wage to one of the highest rates in the country. A measure to provide legal protections to the Snohomish River was also leading as another minimum wage proposal was being voted down Tuesday.

Ballots will continue to be counted in the coming days. The next set of results will be released around 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Initiative 24-01

Known as Everett Deserves a Raise, 24-01 will raise Everett’s minimum wage to $20.24 per hour — one of the highest rates in the country — while providing protections for part-time workers. 57.9% had voted for the proposal, as of Tuesday night.

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Initiative 24-03

This initiative will give the Snohomish River legal rights, allowing city residents to sue those negatively impacting the health of the watershed. Those responsible would be liable for the damages and, if successfully sued, would be required to pay the city for restoration projects. It received 56% of the vote, as of 8 p.m. Tuesday.

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