Lake Forest Park moves toward November property tax levy for public safety

Lake Forest Park leaders are building toward a November ballot question that would ask voters to raise property taxes to fund police and public safety services. In two meetings over the past two weeks, city council members discussed and advanced a resolution that could put the measure before residents on Nov. 3, 2026. While no final vote tallies have been published, the levy proposal dominated recent agendas alongside road safety planning, park grants and police hiring steps.

Public safety levy proposal

Resolution 26-2084 would authorize a levy lid lift exceeding state property tax limits under RCW 84.55, with revenue dedicated to police and public safety services starting in 2027. The City Council Committee of the Whole reviewed the measure on June 22, and the full council took up the resolution for potential action at its June 25 regular meeting. Since minutes from both meetings are not yet available, the status of any vote or next steps remains unconfirmed.

Road safety and land use actions

The June 25 regular meeting also scheduled the third presentation of a Road Safety Action Plan. Ordinance 26-1317, concerning a master use permit for Forged Fiber 37, LLC, appeared for a third reading and possible action. A budget amendment was also listed on the agenda.

Park grants

New business included a grant agreement with King County for improvements at Horizon View Park, designated for youth and amateur sports under Resolution 26-2087. A separate grant agreement for Blue Heron Park was also mentioned in the council agenda summary.

Police hiring process under review

The Civil Service Commission held a special meeting on June 25 to discuss the Chief of Police hiring process, including assembling an interview panel. Commissioners also acted to remove names from and certify entry-level and lateral police officer eligibility lists. Details of those certifications were not immediately made public.

Bus route 372 concerns

Councilmembers in both the June 22 committee meeting and the June 25 regular meeting discussed a draft letter to King County Metro regarding proposed changes to bus route 372. The specific nature of the proposed route adjustments was not included in agenda materials.

Tree Board cancellation, upcoming public meetings

The Tree Board’s July 1 regular meeting was cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for July 8. The Planning Commission meeting slated for July 14 has also been cancelled. No other public meetings are on the city calendar for the next two weeks.

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