With Edmonds being the latest city to decide whether or not to join the South County Fire RFA, NWCC is hosting a conversation with representatives from cities that have chosen to join. We will discuss the process, questions, benefits, and concerns that led up to their vote, as well as how it’s been since annexation.

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NWCC’s event will be in two parts: a presentation from the City of Edmonds, followed by a Pros and Cons discussion. It will also be livestreamed and recorded, for residents to view and utilize ahead of the April 22 special election.

The Edmonds City Council has the legislative responsibility to appoint two committees to write ballot measure statements that will appear in the election voters’ pamphlet. The pro committee writes the statement in support of the measure, while the con committee writes the statement in opposition of the measure.

Scheduled To Appear

Moderators:

• Alicia Crank, Northwest WA Civic Circle

• Jenna Peterson, Everett Herald

City of Edmonds:

• Mayor Mike Rosen

• Council Pro Tem Susan Paine

• Councilmember Vivian Olson

RFA Pro Committee members:

• Adam Cornell, retired Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney

• Patrick Hepler, retired South County firefirefighter

• Maria Montalvo, freelance journalist and writer

RFA Con Committee members:

• Theresa Hutchison, registered nurse

• Jim Ogonowski, retired Boeing engineer

• Kevin Fagerstrom, retired Everett code enforcement director

Presentations:

• City of Edmonds “Annexation Answers” Presentation (PDF)

• PROS Committee Presentation (PDF)

• CONS Committee Presentation (PDF)

Information and Resources:

• City of Edmonds Fire/EMS Annexation page

  • Annexation FAQ document

• South County Fire

  • SCF’s Funding Emergency Services page

• Video: NWCC RFA Discussion with SCF Chief Eastman and Communications Director Veley

• RFA coverage in My Edmonds News

Supplied by James Ogonowski (EdmondsCanDoBetter.org)

Click here for virtual attendance registration.

In-Person Registration

Join NWCC for a conversation via Zoom with Chief Bob Eastman and Communications Director Christie Veley from South County Fire regarding the proposed Edmonds annexation. Click here to register.