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Thanks for supporting our firefighters

On behalf of the City of Mountlake Terrace, I would like to thank the community for supporting our firefighters by passing the emergency medical services levy in the Sept. 17 primary election.

This levy will provide a solid financial foundation for our fire department-based emergency medical services. This includes maintaining our current 24-hour paramedic staffing at both our city stations to respond to the most serious medical emergencies. The passage of this levy will allow us to continue to provide prompt, professional, compassionate and reliable emergency care to the citizens of Mountlake Terrace.

We appreciate the public’s support of their firefighters and the emergency medical services they provide.

Mayor

Mountlake Terrace

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