‘Yes’ on Mukilteo EMS Levy renewal
I want to respond to a recent editorial about the Mukilteo EMS Levy renewal. The writers say that there is no need to renew the levy. I disagree and speak from personal experience. Both my wife and I had heart attacks within a year of each other. I will be eternally grateful that paramedics responded when they did. It […]
Public meetings to learn more about Mukilteo EMS levy renewal
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo Fire Department is asking voters to consider renewing the levy for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) during the August 6, 2024, primary election. The levy renewal would hire additional emergency personnel and fund ambulance and medical equipment replacement to respond to higher call volumes. Residents are encouraged to attend one of two public meetings […]
EMS Levy renewal on ballot for Mukilteo voters
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo City Council approved a resolution in April asking residents to renew the levy for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) during the August 6, 2024, primary election ballot. Assessed property values have dropped so the cost for taxpayers is less than expected. The average homeowner (defined now as $814,000) would pay an additional $15 per […]
Mukilteo EMS Levy heads to voters for the August Primary election
MUKILTEO—The Mukilteo City Council passed a resolution at its Business Meeting on April 15 placing an emergency medical services (EMS) levy renewal on the August primary election ballot. The purpose of the ballot proposition is to restore funding for EMS to the previously voter-approved amount of $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value. “EMS is […]
Vote on New Mukilteo EMS Levy ballot measure with councilmembers vying for committee seats
MUKILTEO—For its Business Meeting at 6 p.m., Monday, April 15, the Mukilteo City Council is expected to vote on whether to proceed with adding a ballot measure to the August 6, 2024, Primary Election for a permanent EMS Levy Lid Lift at a levy rate of $0.50 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, starting in 2025. The current […]
Call for Mukilteo EMS Levy Pro and Con Committee members
MUKILTEO, Wash., April 7, 2023—On April 3, the Mukilteo City Council authorized adding a ballot measure to the August 1, 2023, primary election for an EMS Levy Lid Lift at a levy rate of $0.40 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, starting in 2024, and expiring after six years. This would bring the levy rate from […]
EMS tax increase of 85% expected to dominate upcoming meeting
MUKILTEO, Wash., January 22, 2022—Mukilteo City Council will host a Work Session at 6 p.m., Monday, January 23, to discuss a proposed EMS tax increase, parking fine increases, and digital permits. The Mukilteo City Council Work Session will be held in-person and virtually by Zoom or the City’s Facebook page. The City will be honoring former Councilmember and longtime […]
Upcoming Mukilteo City Council meeting for Nov 21
LYNNWOOD—For its Business Meeting at 6:00 p.m., Monday, November 21, the Mukilteo City Council will have public hearings on Property Taxes, EMS Levy, and the Final Public Budget. This meeting will be held both in-person and can watch the live streaming of Council Meetings at www.mukilteowa.gov, Facebook Live and is also available via Zoom. Below […]
