EVERETT — South County Fire voters may see a bond measure on next year’s general election ballot.
The South County Fire Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward on a potential capital facilities bond.
The bond would fund the construction of four new fire stations, full replacements of six stations, and renovations and seismic upgrades at four stations.
Commissioners have not decided on a final amount for the bond, but staff estimate it will be between $400 million and $450 million, South County Fire spokesperson Christie Veley wrote in a press release Thursday.
Tuesday’s vote directed South County Fire Chief Bob Eastman to move forward with drafting a plan for the bond measure. The board would need to approve a final measure by August for it to appear on the November ballot.
South County Fire serves residents of unincorporated southwest Snohomish County, Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek and Mountlake Terrace.
“Our community must have fire stations that allow firefighters to respond to your needs quickly and safely,” said Jim Kenny, chair of the South County Fire Board of Commissioners, in the release. “The longer we wait, the higher the price. We believe it’s time to go to our bosses – our taxpayers – and ask for their direction.”
Jenna Peterson: 425-339-3486; jenna.peterson@heraldnet.com; X: @jennarpetersonn.
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