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| From video LFP Leaders discuss budget challenges Silje Sodal, Third Place Commons, Chief of Police Mike Harden, City Administrator Phillip Hill |
Lake Forest Park residents are invited to take part in upcoming information sessions about the proposed six-year police and public safety levy that will appear on the November 2025 ballot.
The City will host two opportunities for the community to learn more about the levy measure:
- Saturday, October 18, 9:00am at City Hall, 17425 Ballinger Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
- Wednesday, October 22, 6:00pm at City Hall
Each session will include a short presentation followed by time for residents’ questions. In a recent community survey, residents identified public safety as their top priority.
In response, the City Council advanced this ballot measure to help maintain critical services such as 911 dispatch, police staffing and training, court services, and mental health diversion programs.
Without additional revenue, these services are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain.
Without additional revenue, these services are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain.
Costs for police, jail, and related services have risen significantly, and inflation has increased nearly 24% over the past four years, while state law limits property tax revenue growth to just 1% annually.
The proposed levy would set a rate of $0.24 per $1,000 of assessed property value, beginning in 2026 and lasting six years. Tax exemptions are available for qualifying low-income seniors, disabled veterans, and residents with disabilities.
Residents who want to learn more before the events can visit cityoflfp.gov/lid-lift-info or email City Administrator Phillip Hill at phill@cityoflfp.gov with questions.
Correction: Chief Mike Harden
The proposed levy would set a rate of $0.24 per $1,000 of assessed property value, beginning in 2026 and lasting six years. Tax exemptions are available for qualifying low-income seniors, disabled veterans, and residents with disabilities.
Residents who want to learn more before the events can visit cityoflfp.gov/lid-lift-info or email City Administrator Phillip Hill at phill@cityoflfp.gov with questions.
Correction: Chief Mike Harden
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