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Public Disclosure Commission dismisses firefighter’s complaint against Edmonds Can Do Better

The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) has completed its investigation into a complaint filed March 21 by Edmonds fireighter Alex Johnson alleging that the Edmonds Can Do Better...

Edmonds voters approving Regional Fire Authority annexation in early returns

Voters in Edmonds on Tuesday were approving a proposal for annexation into the South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire Authority (RFA), according to first-day returns from the...

Special election ballots for Regional Fire Authority annexation due April 22

If you haven't yet filled out your ballot for the April 22 special election that asks whether the City of Edmonds should annex into the Regional Fire Authority, a...

WA Public Disclosure Commission issues warning to City of Edmonds over RFA election communication

The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on Thursday issued a warning to the City of Edmonds following a complaint that the city violated the law by using public...

Questions about Regional Fire Authority transport fees persist as election approaches

Next Tuesday’s April 22 special election asking whether Edmonds should annex into the South County Fire Regional Fire Authority (RFA) has been marked by considerable debate between those who...

Mayor Rosen addresses budget gap, RFA issues during Edmonds Civic Roundtable meeting

Nearly 100 people gathered at the Edmonds Waterfront Center Monday evening to hear Mayor Mike Rosen answer questions about the city’s budget crisis and the proposed annexation of Edmonds...

On video: Regional Fire Authority Conversation about April 22 ballot measure

https://youtu.be/TYtyVM11Q0w Representatives of the pro and con sides of an April 22 ballot initiative before Edmonds voters met on April 7 to discuss the merits of Proposition 1, and to...

Reminder: Join the conversation about Regional Fire Authority April 7 with pro, con perspectives

The April 22 special election ballots are arriving in mailboxes, asking voters whether Edmonds should join the South County Fire Regional Fire Authority (RFA). If you are still on...

PDC dismisses complaint lodged by firefighters union against Regional Fire Authority opponents

In the second of two complaints related to the Regional Fire Authority annexation measure before voters this month, the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) on Thursday dismissed a...

More opportunities to get your regional fire authority questions answered

Opportunities abound to learn more about Regional Fire Authority (RFA) annexation this weekend and next week. Northwest Civic Circle on Thursday announced the final installment in its online RFA discussion...

Reminder: How would regional fire authority annexation impact my tax bill — try our calculator

This story and our calculator have been updated with revised benefit charge information and levy lift calculation method. To our readers: My Edmonds News is providing this tax calculator tool as...

Reader view/opinion: Vote no on fire authority annexation — put Edmonds on path to responsible spending, stronger future

Neighbors, let’s be clear: Voting no on annexation will not result in losing fire/EMS services. The city has already secured a backup contract with South County Fire to guarantee...

Reader view/opinion: You decide — trust and appreciation or a greatly diminished Edmonds with RFA vote

I’m voting yes on Proposition 1 because I trust our city leaders and I cherish our firefighters. I’m also voting yes because some of the alternatives proposed by opponents...

Letter to the editor: Let’s look beyond status quo strategy for delivering fire service

Editor: Almost all the opinions/comments of alternatives for providing fire and emergency medical responses in Edmonds focus on variations of the same status quo strategy for delivering those services: - Joining...

Reader view/opinion: A lot of smoke clouding ‘the future of fire’ decision

It is time for me to address some distracting questions and comments from the opponents of the annexation ballot measure. I hope to clear the air so you can...

Letter to the editor: Edmonds voters face decision on fire and EMS

Editor: Residents of Edmonds, who we have proudly served for 15 years, face a decision April 22 on the future of your fire and emergency medical services (EMS). South County Fire,...

Letter to the editor: Former Mayor Earling supports RFA annexation

Editor: Susan and I were talking the other day about why we support annexation into the Regional Fire Authority. For me, there is a lot of history. During my time as...

Reader view/opinion: Exploring alternatives to joining the Regional Fire Authority

The upcoming vote on Edmonds joining the Regional Fire Authority (RFA) is a crucial decision for our community. While proponents of annexation claim it ensures high-quality fire and emergency...

Reader view/opinion: Voters — please learn all the facts about Regional Fire Authority annexation

In early April, Edmonds voters will be receiving a voter’s pamphlet and ballot regarding Proposition 1, an initiative about whether or not Edmonds should be annexed into the Regional...

A reminder of upcoming meetings to learn about annexation, including RFA Conversation at Asian Service Center April 7

Voters have several opportunities in the coming weeks to learn more about an April 22 special election ballot measure asking whether the City of Edmonds should annex into the...

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