As a neighborhood committee we support this bond because it is an investment in the safety and preparedness of our community. We deserve reliable emergency services, safe facilities for our firefighters, and the resources needed to meet future challenges.

Our firefighters respond to thousands of emergency calls from a station that was built more than 40 years ago and is not seismic approved. While the dedication of our firefighters has never changed, some of the facilities and apparatus they rely on every day have reached the end of their useful life and need replacing.

This bond will modernize Fire Station 20, replace an aging reserve engine, and improve the district's emergency operations campus by constructing nearby secure storage for emergency equipment and reserve apparatus. These projects/buildings will help protect emergency vehicles, supplies, improve firefighter safety, and ensure the district is prepared to respond to all emergencies and disasters.

The proposed bond is focused on long-term capital improvements that cannot be funded through the district's regular operating budget. By making these investments now, we can preserve and improve the facilities and equipment that support emergency response for years to come. Vote Yes on the KCFD No. 20 Community Safety Bond.

Statement submitted by: Terry Miller, Alesia D. Cannday, Margie Lindberg

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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60% majority and minimum turnout of 40% of voters casting ballots in last general election (Washington Constitution, art. VII, sec. 2(b))
 

For questions about this measure, contact: Eric Hicks, Fire Chief, (206) 772-1430, ehicks@kcfd20.org