Pierce County

This election, the residents of Enumclaw have an opportunity to create a multigenerational space for all. If passed, Proposition No. 1 would fund a new community center, containing a new senior center, an Arts Alive space, a gym, a vegetable garden, and offices for the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce and the city’s Parks and Recreation Department. 

The current senior center is a structure nearing its centennial with limitations that cannot meet the demands of our growing senior population. By replacing it with a shared space for everyone, the city can provide a valuable resource while investing in truly becoming a community. 

The bond requires a 60 percent supermajority to pass. With a cost of only $0.30 per $1,000 of assessed property value, or $150 annually for a homeowner with a $500,000 property, this investment would provide cultural and social value to the city with new programs and resources for all. City Hall also plans to leverage state grants and private donations, including a significant $1 million state grant, to make the project more affordable for residents.

Communities that work and play together are stronger and more resilient – vote Yes on Proposition 1.
 

Our community is safer when we have 24/7 access to emergency crisis response equipped with updated tools and sufficient staff. To achieve this, East Pierce Fire & Rescue Proposition 1 authorizes a single-year levy lift to support emergency services.

Earlier this year, the board of fire commissioners for the district determined that a levy was necessary to fund the basic crisis services offered by the East Pierce Fire & Rescue District. With the heightened demand for existing services and the pressures of inflation and levy limitations, the fire district determined that it lacks sufficient funds to continue the same quality and quantity of services. If passed, Proposition 1 would restore the fire district levy to its original rate of $1.50 per $1,000 in assessed value, which would cost the owner of a $600,000 home about $900 a year. This would allow the district to staff two additional fire stations and two response units to address the growing district while retaining existing staff and services.

When a loved one is experiencing a health crisis, the last thing we want to worry about is whether or not our firefighters and ambulance services have the funding they need to help. District residents deserve to feel safe knowing that quality help is just a call away. Vote Yes on East Pierce Fire & Rescue Proposition 1 to ensure that our crisis responders have everything they need to be there for us when we need them.
 

Since 2020, emergency calls to the Central Pierce Fire & Rescue (CPFR) have spiked, translating to an average of 98 daily responses in 2023. Passing Proposition No. 1 would help maintain essential crisis services in the face of the community's growing need.

Proposition 1 is not a new tax. It seeks to restore the Regular Fire Levy to its original rate of $1 per $1,000 assessed value, which was initially approved by voters in 2019. At this rate, the owner of a $500,000 home would pay $500 a year for 24/7 emergency services. 

Passing the levy now is pivotal in enabling CPFR to continue providing rapid and effective fire and emergency medical services to the fast-growing communities within central Pierce County. With a team of 356 firefighters and paramedics safeguarding approximately 108 square miles—covering areas like Puyallup, Spanaway, and Orting—CPFR's role is more crucial than ever. Through strategic investments like renovating and reopening key fire stations and refurbishing critical firefighting equipment, CPFR demonstrates its commitment to maximizing the impact of every dollar. 

A 'Yes' on Proposition No. 1 is a vote for safety, preparedness, and well-being for all residents in central Pierce County.