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Thank you, Bothell!
Voters approved both Proposition 1 and 2. We appreciate your support!
We're working hard to bring you public safety improvements
Via Propositions 1 and 2, voters approved:
- More police officers and firefighters and other public safety professionals
- Demolition and replacement of the Canyon Park and Downtown fire stations on the same sites
The City has posted an RFQ for a Project Manager for the multi-year fire station replacement project.
The City is also ramping up its hiring efforts. We have hired six new firefighters, funded by the levy. They are now at the Fire Academy and will graduate this spring.
Proposition 1:
Public Safety Levy Lid Lift
Tackling Today's and Tomorrow's Challenges
Funds staffing, operating and program needs, including 13 additional police officers, 5 police civilians, 6 firefighters, 1 probation officer and 2 support staff (1 technical and 1 maintenance)
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 ensure full-time 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 (44 cents/$1,000 AV; expires in 12 years)
Proposition 2:
Public Safety Capital Bond
Rebuilding and Modernizing Aging Fire Stations
Funds the complete rebuild of two fire stations (Canyon Park and Downtown) including safety upgrades, technical modernization and energy efficiency to accommodate current and future growth
Key Features
- Brings safety requirements into compliance, including installing sprinklers;
- Improves decontamination area for firefighter health and safety;
- Provides industry-standard separate sleeping quarters for male and female firefighters;
- Provides space for on-site training and parking and accommodates future staffing needs; and
- Houses new Police satellite office at the Canyon Park fire station for police officers to better serve North Bothell residents.
Investment
Approximately $130/year on $500,000 home (26 cents/$1,000 AV; 20 year bond)