Mukilteo approves 84-acre annexation east of Speedway
Published 11:24 am Tuesday, July 8, 2025
EVERETT — After years of efforts, the Mukilteo City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Monday annexing a section of land east of Mukilteo Speedway.
The approximately 84-acre area includes a section of properties between Mukilteo Speedway and Beverly Park Road just south of Paine Field. About 111 people live there in 26 residences, according to a city memo, and most of the area is zoned and developed for commercial or industrial use.
The city annexed the properties due to the proximity to Mukilteo’s fire and police services, as well as city roads.
“Many people are surprised to learn that when they dine at, for example, the Mukilteo Speedway Café, they’re actually outside city limits,” Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine wrote in a release Tuesday. “Given how often our residents visit these businesses and how frequently our emergency services already respond to calls there, it simply makes sense to bring this area officially into Mukilteo.”
The annexation is expected to net about $400,000 in tax revenue every year after accounting for expenses like road maintenance and additional services, a city estimate found. That could bring a much-needed boost to Mukilteo’s finances as the city — like many other municipalities across Washington — faces budget challenges.
Mukilteo has sought to annex this section of land from the county for years, council members said Monday. The council has held work sessions related to the annexation since early 2023.
The annexation goes into effect on July 16, but the city isn’t expected to see revenue benefits for months. The state will share revenues like gasoline taxes, liquor board profits and liquor excise taxes with Mukilteo starting on Oct. 1, a city memo read. The city will begin collecting local sales and use taxes on Jan. 1, 2026. Property taxes will also transfer to the city beginning in the 2026 tax year.
Will Geschke: 425-339-3443; william.geschke@heraldnet.com; X: @willgeschke.
