The Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue District welcomed a new firefighter on their Facebook page. Oscar Wolken is the first of four new hires authorized under the levy lid lift approved by voters in Nov. 2023.
CWIFR Nov 2023 Levy Measure
Election results for Central Whidbey offices and measures as of Nov. 9, 2023. Data comes from the Secretary of State’s website.
Election night results for Central Whidbey offices and measures. Data comes from the Secretary of State’s website.
The Whidbey News-Times published an editorial recommending voters approve the fire district’s levy lid lift.
Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue invites the community to learn more about the fire levy lid lift that will be on the November 7, 2023, general election ballot. The purpose of the lid lift is to improve emergency services.
Ruth Peterson writes about considerations for voting on a fire levy measure.
Higher call volumes and overlapping calls are leading to longer response times. Fire levy lid lift would fund four additional personnel to respond to calls.
The Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue District is seeking volunteers to write the PRO and CON statements for their November 2023 levy lid lift ballot measure.