Letter to the Editor YES on Prop 1

In a letter to the editor, Lake Forest Park resident Sarah Phillips raises alarms about the rising costs of living and their ramifications on city services. She cites specific price increases, like coffee rising from $5. 25 to $7. 24 per pound, illustrating the inflationary pressures residents face. The city has applied for FEMA assistance for bomb cyclone expenses but was denied, leading to reliance on reserve funds.

Phillips emphasizes that Prop 1 is not about expanding services but rather about maintaining current levels of support for essential city functions. She points out the slow degradation of services due to budget constraints, highlighting the importance of public safety in the community. As dispatch costs have surged from $96,000 to $284,000, residents expect reliable emergency services. Phillips concludes with a rallying cry for voters to support Prop 1 to keep the city strong and responsive. The letter reflects a broader sentiment of concern among residents regarding fiscal management and service sustainability.