Dear friends and supporters,

We have encouraging news from last night: Our City Council has taken the first step toward solving Edmonds’ budget crisis. 

At last night’s meeting they voted to advance a $14.5 million graduated levy lid lift, formally entering the public hearing and consideration stage for placing this levy on the November ballot.

The city council also committed to at least $5 million in non–property tax revenue—a key step that echoes our message: funding Edmonds should be spread across homeowners, businesses, and others to truly ensure a vibrant future.

This is a powerful signal that the Council is responsive to the four recommendations given by outside experts, city staff, and citizens (like us!). Council recognizes that not all of that burden should fall on residents. It’s a positive stride toward protecting our city’s parks, pools, and public services and creating a sustainable, vibrant future for Edmonds.

But let’s be clear: this is just the beginning.

As the public hearing phase begins throughout the month of July, it’s critical that our community shows strong support for the full $14.5  million levy proposal. We’ll be sharing hearing dates, public comment details, and ways to get involved very soon—because this is our moment to demonstrate that Edmonds chooses a vibrant, sustainable future.

We’re cautiously optimistic. The Council has taken responsible, forward-thinking steps—but unless both the revenue strategies and the levy pass, Edmonds could still face unconscionable cuts to the services and amenities we love.

Together, we can make this happen.

Thank you for all you’ve done—and all you’ll do next.

With gratitude and determination,
The Keep Edmonds Vibrant! Team
Adel Sefrioui · Elise Hill · Mackey Guenther · Erik Houser

team@keepedmondsvibrant.org
keepedmondsvibrant.org