Mayor DeMaria, Chief Strong host meet & greet with Glendale Towers residents

Chief Paul Strong, along with his command staff, and Mayor Carlo DeMaria answered questions and listened to concerns that were raised by residents

Special to The Advocate

Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Police Chief Paul Strong, along with his command staff, recently hosted a meet and greet event with residents who live at the Glendale Towers public housing complex. A panel, consisting of Mayor DeMaria, Chief Strong and Everett Police Department (EPD) command staff, answered questions and discussed a variety of topics from public safety to initiatives the police department has undertaken. The main topic of discussion was regarding whether residents feel safe living and traveling in Everett, to which residents replied yes. Additionally, attendees complimented EPD’s conduct and efforts under the leadership of Chief Strong and his command staff.

“I’d like to thank Chief Strong for his initiative in creating these meet and greet events and also thank all the residents who attended and those who participated,” said Mayor DeMaria. “This is how we will continue to get things done; by talking and communicating openly about topics and issues that affect us all as residents of Everett.”