EDMONDS—South County Fire’s Board of Fire Commissioners is in the process of commissioner election redistricting following the annexation of the City of Edmonds into the Regional Fire Authority (RFA).
The RFA is governed by seven elected fire commissioners – two elected at-large and five elected from commissioner districts with roughly the same population. An independent consultant is working to create multiple proposals that update fire commissioner election districts to include Edmonds in the regional fire authority (RFA). The board will review the proposals over the coming months and welcome public input before adopting a plan.
“Ultimately, we really want to hear what the people of Edmonds want,” said Board Chair Jim Kenny. “We serve nearly 300,000 people across southwest Snohomish County and we need to do our very best to ensure everyone feels represented.”
A public hearing will be planned and details shared with the community.
Edmonds has been represented by a non-voting liaison on the board since the city annexed into the RFA in June 2025. Edmonds residents can already vote on any commissioner position in a general election, regardless of district. Redistricting will allow residents to run for one or more districted commissioner positions that include Edmonds.
Two redistricting plans have been presented to the board in March and April. A third plan is expected to be presented in May. Commissioner districts are for election purposes only. These districts do not change or impact 911 responses or the delivery of fire and emergency services.
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month. Work sessions are held at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Community members can attend the meeting in person at South County Fire Headquarters, 12425 Meridian Ave. S, Everett, or participate remotely via Zoom teleconferencing (Meeting ID 876 1281 5239). More information about remote participation is available at the South County Fire website, www.southsnofire.org/meetings.
Source: South County Fire
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
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