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Committee reviews Medic One EMS levy renewal plan; recommends further review before final action
Summary
Staff and EMS leaders briefed the committee on a proposed six-year, 25¢ per $1,000 assessed-value levy that would raise an estimated $1.42 billion to fund Medic One services; committee discussion centered on funding allocations for mobile integrated health, reserve levels, and municipal approvals required for the ballot measure.
King County council staff and EMS leadership presented a detailed briefing on the proposed renewal of the Medic One EMS levy, outlining the levy rate, funding allocations and next steps toward a November ballot measure.
Gene Paul, council staff, summarized proposed ordinance 2025-0119, which would place a six-year property tax levy on the Nov. 4 ballot at a proposed rate of 25¢ per $1,000 of assessed value. Using a county median assessed home value of $844,000, staff said the levy would cost about $211 a year for that homeowner and would generate an estimated $1.42 billion over the levy period based on a March 2025 forecast.
Olivia Bridal, council policy staff, briefed the committee on the EMS strategic plan (proposed ordinance 2025-0118), noting it is the primary policy and…
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