Safe & Secure Bothell Levy and Bond

Fire Station 42 Rendering

Thank You Bothell 

In 2018, Bothell voters approved the Safe and Secure Levy and Bond which provides funding for new public safety services and personnel as well as the replacement of Fire Stations 42 (Downtown, Headquarters) and 45 (Canyon Park). 

See the 2021 Annual Report, or watch the May 17th presentation to council provided below, for the latest levy and bond updates. Thank you Bothell for supporting public safety!


  1. Levy Lid Lift
  2. Capitol Bond
  3. Annual Report
  4. Additional Info.

Enhanced Public Safety Service

The Safe and Secure Levy will fund public safety staffing as well as operating and program needs. Positions that are in the process of being filled include13 additional police officers, 5 police civilians, 6 firefighters, 1 probation officer and 2 support staff (1 technical and 1 maintenance).

Meet your public safety levy hires today.

Key Features

  • New Patrol Swing Shift during times of highest call volume, allowing for more officers on the street when accidents and crime are highest;
  • New Community Crime Reduction Team to focus on early and coordinated response to problematic and recurring trends such as burglaries, traffic issues, property theft and neighborhood nuisances;
  • Additional police officers to address traffic enforcement, school safety and community engagement;
  • A mental health professional to effectively connect people to resources; and
  • Six new firefighters and a new aid car to enhance emergency medical services at Station 45 (Canyon Park) to respond to growing calls for services in North Bothell.

Investment

Approximately $220/year on $500,000 home in 2018 (44 cents/$1,000 AV; expires in 2031)