EVERETT — The leaders of Everett Transit want to be prepared for a growing population and an increasingly urban downtown.
At the same time, the city’s bus service faces challenges in paying the bills in the next few years — something that’s come up during budget talks.
“Transit is bleeding red ink,” City Councilman Scott Murphy said at a recent public meeting.
The city’s long-term spending is outpacing revenue, creating a structural deficit in the general fund. That’s been a hot topic lately. Everett Transit isn’t part of the general fund, but it’s still seeing scrutiny.
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