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Central Mason Fire levy‑lid lift could cost Shelton about $360,700 in 2027; council weighs city options
Summary
City manager briefed council that Central Mason Fire District plans an August levy‑lid lift that would raise its levy rate from about $1.195 to $1.48 per $1,000; staff estimated the change would increase Shelton's contribution under the interlocal agreement by approximately $360,729.73 in 2027 and recommended studying city responses (TBD, sales tax, levy or annexation).
City manager Mark updated the Shelton City Council on March 24 that the Central Mason Fire District board has directed staff to place a levy‑lid lift on the August ballot that would raise the district levy rate (quoted in the meeting at roughly $1.195 to $1.48 per $1,000). Mark told council staff estimate the change would increase the city's payment under the existing interlocal agreement by about $360,729.73 in 2027; the district also projects a 4% increase annually from 2028 through 2032.
Councilors pressed on fiscal exposure and policy choices. Mark outlined…
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