The Snohomish Fire District is again on the march. They want more money, but really don’t need it. They are simply “gaming” the tax levy process.

Part of your tax increase would be used to build a new fire station. Is there a need for a fourth? We have three Fire Stations in Snohomish: Station 43 at Maple Avenue; Station 42 at 171st Ave. SE; and Station 41 on Maple Avenue. Don’t forget the Training Center on S. Machias Road. This fourth staion and headquarters, would be built on Pine Avenue.

Ask yourself: Is having two fire stations that close to each other, a bit of over-kill? A fire district would never allow two stations to be that close to one another. That situation doesn’t give better fire portection from District 4. Spread out. Why is there a need for a new headquarters? Why is there a need for a fourth station?

All things considered, reject Fire District 4, Proposition No. 1.

Bruce A. Ferguson

Snohomish