Medic One saves lives. Last year, firefighters and paramedics responded to over 255,000 medical 9-1-1 calls for help (one every 2 minutes). Our Medic One system is recognized as one of the best emergency medical services systems in the world. Our cardiac arrest survival rate is among the highest reported anywhere - cardiac arrest victims here are 2 to 3 times more likely to survive compared to other cities. The system's excellent medical care is available to everyone by simply dialing 9-1-1, whatever the medical emergency, regardless of location, circumstance, or time of day.

The Medic One levy is not a new tax. It continues funding the program that provides critical emergency services for everyone in King County. King County voters have supported Medic One by passing levies for over 45 years. This renewal would lower the maximum levy rate by $0.015 to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed value. At the proposed levy rate, owners of a $850,000 home will pay $212 a year for world class emergency medical care to be at their side within minutes.

We depend on Medic One to be there when we need it, 24 hours a day, every day. Now it's our turn to be there for Medic One. Join your firefighters and paramedics in renewing your commitment. Say Yes to Medic One and vote Yes on King County Proposition 1.

Reagan Dunn, Greg Markley, Tom Rea, YesonMedicOne.com

There is no statement against this measure. No one in the jurisdiction contacted King County Elections to serve on the committee to write a statement against the measure.

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Simple majority (RCW 84.55.069)

For questions about this measure, contact: Helen Chatalas, Deputy Director, (206) 263-8560, helen.chatalas@kingcounty.gov