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   * [Intro](#intro)
 
   * [What’s on my election ballot?](#on_ballet)
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   In addition to providing emergency services, the fire district is focused on fostering its relationship with the community through various and consistent public interaction, support, outreach, national holiday, and prevention activities. All activities prioritize fire and life safety programs which are inclusive to all ages including; fire safety strategies for children and families, fire extinguisher training, smoke alarm assistance, Knox key secure program, smoke investigations, burn pile complaints, open house and group station tours, and wildfire education preparedness, and business fire & life safety inspections.
 
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   The levy lid lift will be listed as Proposition 1 on your ballot in November.
 
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   The regular fire levy is not a new tax and is based on the original levy. Voters set the base regular fire levy to $1.42 per $1,000 assessed value in 1963. The maximum allowable regular levy for fire districts is $1.50.
 
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   According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA region, has increased by 21% over the past four years alone (2020-2023). A 20-year review shows an annual inflation average increase of about 3.2%. The cost of delivering effective emergency services has significantly outpaced the Fire District’s tax revenue limit. 
 
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   * Meeting the current and future needs of the community which is remote access and does not have the benefit of surrounding fire districts like most communities on the “mainland”.
 
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   | Home valued at $1,250,000 |	$375 |	$875 |	$72.92 |
 
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   5. Establish and sustain a reserve fund that can sustain operations and maintenance or provide immediate purchasing power in case of catastrophic losses.  A reserve fund is a buffer for unanticipated economic challenges.  The fire district should have enough funds to maintain basic services in case of emergency needs. 
 
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   If voters do not pass the levy lid lift during the November 2024 general election, the regular fire levy will continue compression to a level that would further impact our ability to maintain delivery of already strained all hazard emergency services. Annual CPI looks to be landing slightly higher than the long-term average for another year, which compounds the challenges left with the 1% limit factor.  The compression in funding will continue to restrict Fire District No. 3’s ability to provide effective staffing and response times, while hampering the district’s ability to maintain and replace capital facilities and equipment. 
 
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   ### <a name="more_info"></a>Where can I find more information? 
 
 
   Fire Chief Noel Monin welcomes your questions and is available during regular business hours by phone at 360-378-5334. In addition, you may also request a presentation from Chief Monin for your community group by calling Chief Monin at the same number.
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