Everett is hungry for change.
Let’s move Everett forward.
I am running for Mayor to bring good government to a great city.
The people of Everett are hungry for honest, accountable leadership, and they’re ready for change. We’re not looking back. We’re looking ahead and moving Everett forward.
I am running to bring experience and principled leadership to the Office of Mayor, with a renewed focus on transparency, community engagement, and smart growth. I pledge to be a Mayor who listens to every voice, acts with integrity, and works tirelessly to deliver the change Everett needs.
This campaign is about building a city government that truly works for the people of Everett, for every neighborhood and every family. It is about moving past the divisions we see today and bringing honest leadership to City Hall.
Our residents deserve a voice in their government that reflects their priorities and delivers real results, not one that serves its own interests or talks down to them.
It’s time to turn the page, restore public trust, and refocus on serving the people of Everett. I hope you will join me in writing the next chapter in our city’s history.
MEET ROB
Rob Van Campen has spent his entire adult life in Everett, raising a family, serving his neighbors, and fighting for good government.
He moved to Everett when he was 17 and has been deeply rooted in the community ever since. Rob and his wife are raising their children here, and he wants Everett to remain a city where working families can thrive.
The son of a military veteran and a working-class family, Rob knows what it means to work hard and serve with integrity. His parents achieved their American Dream when they were able to buy their first home here in Everett, a dream that today feels out of reach for too many families.
Rob brings a deep understanding of government and public service. He has served on Everett’s Common Council, Board of Aldermen, and currently represents Ward 5 on the City Council. As a municipal and labor attorney, he has spent his career helping public employees and working to make government more transparent, more effective, and more accountable to the people it serves.
A husband, father, coach, and longtime community volunteer, Rob believes deeply in Everett’s potential and knows it’s time for leadership that puts the community first.
Rob and his wife, Lisa, have built their lives in Everett, where they are raising their children, Lily and John.
ROB’S PRIORITIES FOR EVERETT
A city government that residents can trust
Rob will lead with honesty and transparency, and work to rebuild public trust in City Hall.
Strong, fully supported public schools
Everett families deserve excellent schools, with the resources and space to help every child succeed.
Responsible growth that benefits Everett residents
Development should serve the community, not overwhelm neighborhoods or leave residents behind. Rob will push for smart growth that creates good local jobs and protects quality of life.
Safer, cleaner neighborhoods
Every resident deserves to feel safe and take pride in their neighborhood. Rob will focus on enhancing public safety, improving traffic, and upgrading basic city services.
Real investment in small businesses and Everett’s local economy
Rob will fight for more support for small businesses, stronger community partnerships, and opportunities for residents.
A city where working families can thrive
Rob is committed to ensuring that Everett remains a welcoming and livable city where working families can thrive, not be priced out.
TESTIMONIALS
“Robert Van Campen is the best and the fairest council president that I ever served with.”
- Ward 1 Councilor Wayne Matewsky, 43-year veteran of city government
“Under Council President Van Campen’s leadership, the Council communicated and collaborated effectively. He had the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between new councilors and those with more experience, creating an enriching learning environment for those of us who are new while maintaining productive meetings.”
- Councilor-at-Large Katy Rogers