What has the city done in response?

Mountlake Terrace has looked at all options including starting its own fire department or contracting with another provider. South County Fire is the most cost-effective option for taxpayers to maintain the quality and level of fire and EMS residents currently receive. The cities of Lynnwood and Mill Creek already are part of the fire authority (Mill Creek voters approved annexation by 76% in 2022.) The city of Brier is asking voters to annex this April, as well.

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1. What’s the issue for Mountlake Terrace property owners?
2. How do we currently receive emergency services?
3. What has the city done in response?
4. What does annexation to South County Fire mean?
5. Why did the City pick South County Fire?
6. What happens to the Mountlake Terrace fire station?
7. How will this impact service when I call 911?
8. Will firefighters lose their jobs?
9. Where is South County Fire located?
10. When is the election?
11. What happens if annexation is not approved?
12. What does the City currently pay for fire/EMS?
13. How will the City help reduce impacts to property owners?
14. What will I pay if annexation is approved?
15. How does SCF fund emergency services?
16. What is a fire benefit charge?
17. Why have other communities supported a fire benefit charge?
18. What communities/fire service providers in our area have a fire benefit charge?