Mountlake Terrace voters to weigh South County Fire annexation

MOUNTLAKE TERRACE — Property owners in Mountlake Terrace could see tax relief next year if voters approve annexation into South County Fire.

In a series of unanimous votes Tuesday, the Mountlake Terrace City Council approved putting the annexation on the April 25 special election, ending its emergency medical services levy and reducing its general property tax levy.

All of it is contingent on voters approving annexation.

The switch could cost property owners more in taxes for the regional fire authority’s services. But the council would cut the city’s general property tax levy collection by $1.69 million next year if the annexation vote is successful. That would offset some of the higher property taxes.

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