The Kirkland City Council unanimously voted at its Sept. 17 meeting to establish a community safety advisory group (CSAG) for developing a fire and emergency services ballot measure.
The group will review and recommend funding mechanisms, council capital and operating elements for the measure. The measure is slated for the November 2020 general election.
Council had previously discussed the CSAG at its Sept. 3 meeting.
The ballot measure is considered the second phase of a public safety program adopted by the council in June 2018. The first part of the proposition, which predominantly focuses on enhanced police service in Kirkland, was passed in November 2018. It began tangibly making progress in the community in September through the implementation of a proactive police unit, which is one of several included components.