Lynnwood voters are getting closer to seeing a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) measure on the ballot this August, which would consolidate the Lynnwood Fire Department and Fire District 1 into one entity called South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue.
The Lynnwood City Council approved a resolution on Monday night to put the measure on the ballot in a split 3-3 vote, with Mayor Nicola Smith casting a tie-breaking yes vote. Councilmember Shannon Sessions recused herself due to a potential conflict of interest.
With the Lynnwood City Council’s approval, the resolution still needs to be approved by the Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners. If that happens, it will appear on the August primary ballot. It will need 50 percent voter approval from Lynnwood voters and those living within the boundaries of Fire District 1.