Support Everett’s Medic One services by approving levy

The city of Everett’s elected officials have placed an Emergency Medical Services Levy, Proposition 3, on the upcoming Nov. 6 ballot.

Citizens for Everett Medic One requests your support for this EMS Levy. As you know, Medic One provides high-quality lifesaving services to the citizens and visitors of Everett, one which we are proud to support.

Everett voters are being asked to restore the emergency services property tax levy capacity up to the previously approved rate of 50 cents per $1,000 assessed valuation.

In 2009, Everett voters approved the same EMS levy rate. Initiative 747, which was passed in 2002, limits the increase of property tax levies, including the Emergency Medical Services, to no more than 1 percent per year. The impact Initiative 747 has on the EMS levy is a limitation of tax such that the collected amount is currently at 39 cents per $1,000.

As the Medic One program has expanded to meet the increasing demand and the costs continue to increase, the revenues fall short of what is necessary to operate the program. The passage of Proposition 3 will restore the levy rate to its previously approved level and provide stable funding for the Medic One service for years to come.

Citizens for Everett Medic One ask that you vote yes on Proposition 3.

Randy Utt

Citizens for Everett Medic One

Everett