North Bend Proposition 1, if approved, increases sales tax by 0.1% (one penny on a ten dollar purchase) for public safety purposes. By Resolution, the North Bend City Council has allocated all of this new revenue for public safety and criminal justice purposes. As the City continues to grow, requests for public safety services have accordingly increased. In March 2014, North Bend began contracting with the Snoqualmie Police Department for police services. The proceeds generated from this sales tax levy would be used to hire an 8th police officer, which allows the City to have two police officers on duty for 18 hours a day. It will also improve officer safety and allow for additional police emphasis patrols in North Bend when necessary to respond to and target specific criminal activity. Proceeds will also enable North Bend to maintain the existing level of fire and life safety service now provided by Eastside Fire & Rescue, the cost of which will significantly increase over the next 3 years. Approval of this proposition will increase the level of police service and maintain the current level of fire service.
For questions about this measure, contact: Londi Lindell, City Administrator, 425-888-7626, llindell@northbendwa.gov
