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Passage of EMS levy will help save lives

We’re asking the citizens of Mountlake Terrace to help us help you by voting yes for Proposition 1 to renew the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) levy in the primary election on Sept. 17.

This is not a new tax. Passage of Prop. 1 will renew and make permanent the existing levy at the same rate approved by voters in 1998.

EMS is an important part of the mission of your fire department. More than 60 percent of the calls we respond to are for emergency medical aid. Passage of the EMS levy will provide a stable funding source for this important lifesaving service.

We’re proud to serve the citizens of Mountlake Terrace and we thank you for the support you have shown us. We ask you to once again support your firefighters by voting yes for Prop. 1 on Sept. 17.

Local 1996, International Association of Fire Firefighters

Mountlake Terrace

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