On July 22 the Metropolitan King County Council adopted a motion appointing a committee to prepare the argument advocating voter approval of a proposed Medic 1 emergency medical services property tax renewal.

Councilmember Reagan Dunn moved the motion. The appointed committee will prepare a statement supporting the renewal of a levy for Medic 1 emergency medical services. The levy, as described in the motion, would continue funding for the countywide Medic 1 EMS system for a consecutive six‑year period, beginning with collection in 2026, at an initial levy rate of up to $0.25 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

Nut graf: The motion (Proposed Motion No. 2025-0219) named three committee members who will draft the pro‑levy statement that will appear in the local voters' pamphlet: Councilmember Reagan Dunn; Battalion Chief Greg Markley of the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority; and Dr. Tom Rea, EMS medical program director. The county clerk’s office requires committee names by Aug. 5, so the council voted to appoint the committee at the July 22 meeting.

Committee members will prepare the written argument that King County Elections will publish in the local voters' pamphlet for the Nov. 4, 2025 special election. The motion did not appoint a committee to write an argument against the measure; King County Elections has a separate process for opposing statements.

The motion was adopted by roll call without dissent (9–0). The council record also notes that the renewal was described in accompanying materials as generating approximately $1.4 billion during the levy period if authorized by voters.

Sources: Council motion No. 2025-0219 and roll-call vote recorded July 22, 2025.