FD 10 Commissioners have sent a Letter to their Constituents to clarify misinformation being spread in their District. FD 7 Commissioners have voted to agree to an Interlocal Agreement with Bothell to preserve the Operation of Station 73 located on 45th Ave SE.

The City of Bothell must give facts...without campaign rhetoric, and an Open House is now Scheduled for March 22, 2012 6 to 8 pm at the Northlake Christian Church, 19029 North Rd. to answer questions that may be remaining from the last Election or address any new issues. .

Please Read the City Manager Message from the Spring 2012 issue of the Bothell Bridge: Better Services for Less Money: A Reality in Bothell

Bothell Annexation will be on the April 17 Ballot with no changes as to the area involved. There will be more details to follow as with additional or revised information on Bothell Web Sites...

In a very contested election the NEWBA lost by 406 votes,,, 3359 vs 3765 as per the County Election data with about 200 votes to count. The future of a Bothell Annexation has yet to be determined.

Letter to Residents in the Annexation Area (NEWBA) & Letter to Editor

You have an important decision to make this election about whether or not to become part of Bothell. We are two long-term members of the firefighter and EMS profession (over 73 years of combined experience) as well as Council members for the City of Bothell. We are disheartened by the misinformation being promoted by the special interest group against annexation and we feel compelled to provide clarification so that you can make a decision based on facts instead of false information.

Please Read the full letter click here

This reviews the issues raised by the opposition and answers them with a general response. This will be an attempt not to duplicate detailed facts as presented in official WEB sites by the city of Bothell but to review issues raised recently by well meaning special interests, who wish to protect their jobs and jurisdictions. It is sad that we are trying to control our destiny within a sanctioned growth area of the City of Bothell while outside interest are trying to stop us with scare tactics for this is an attempt for self government. It has taken years to get to this election with a citizen action of 1,100 petition sig. submitted to Bothell in April of 2009. THIS CONTEST IS BETWEEN CITIZENS VS SPECIAL INTERESTS.... I have a concern that this battle is a line in the sand to show other cities (Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Everett, and Mill Creek- note Mill Creek Contracts with FD 7, others have Fire Departments) ) that annexation will be difficult.

The city of Bothell has added more information to answer your questions about annexation. Be sure to check it out! Lots of great information is contained on this page and the links on the right hand side regarding: Building and Zoning, City Budget and Taxes, Community Involvement and city communications, Parks, Recreation and community events, Public Safety, and Utilities, Solid Waste and Other Services.

See Link for NEWBA FAQs

A citizen meeting was held on Oct 12, to discuss annexation and followed the basic factual information as presented by Bothell without exaggeration or false information.
Click here to Read the Bothell Mailing

Bothell Open Houses Are a Success

The following is an attempt to quickly review how we will benefit by the annexation.
A. Property and Utility Taxes
B. Bothell's Fiscal Health
C. Public Safety
D. Public Works and Comprehensive Planning
E. A City Manager's Message

Please Be informed, and be Ready to vote YES!