“… when we say we like the responsiveness of a community police force, we have the opportunity to cast a vote that aligns with that value. We believe in human-centered crisis response like RCR (“racer”), and we can earmark funds with a modest property tax levy.”
Marty Ross
Lake Forest Park Resident
What People Are Saying
“I served as Lake Forest Park's chief of police, and I know firsthand what it takes to keep this community safe. Proposition 1 gives our department the stable funding it needs to stay fully staffed, respond quickly, and keep doing the kind of community policing our residents
expect and deserve. Please join me in voting yes.”
Mike Harden
Former Lake Forest Park Police Chief
“In my opinion, [Prop 1] represents a balanced approach that helps meet the City's identified financial needs without asking taxpayers to contribute more than is reasonably necessary.”
Paula Goode
Lake Forest Park Resident
Excerpt from LFP Town Crier Article, June 25, 2026
“Prop 1 is not an expansion; it is how we pay for the services we have now. Safety is what our city is built on. Vote Yes on Prop 1. Keep us LFP Strong.”
Sarah Phillips
Lake Forest Park Resident
“Prop 1 is essential for keeping our schools and community safe by sustaining important Police staffing, training, and continued focus on crisis intervention and mental health response programs. Our LFP Police Department is committed to being connected to our community. Please show your support for Prop 1.”
Aimee Miner
Lake Forest Park Resident
“I’m supporting Proposition 1 because it will keep Lake Forest Park’s balance sheet strong. I am a CPA and my job is to manage the finances for another city, so I know how important it is to maintain a strong balance sheet.”
David Hammond
Lake Forest Park Resident
“I consider this ‘city levy’ just as essential as a ‘school levy’ which I always support. Voting YES on Prop 1 will reiterate a clear message that we greatly value our LFP police, 911, and public safety services and are willing to make additional investment to keep LFP safe, resilient, and financially strong. These funds go directly into supporting our city and our community!”
Dan Benson
Lake Forest Park Resident
Vote YES on LFP Prop 1
LFP is not immune to inflation. We face a growing budget gap despite cuts to staffing, operations, and services. Over the last two years, City expenses for core public safety and other services have increased over $700,000. The law limits LFP to a 1% property tax revenue increase per year, which in 2025 is only $34,500 in additional revenue. YES on Prop 1 will help close the gap to fund our vital safety services and allow us to keep our savings in the “bank” for emergencies and to accrue interest.
More than 90% of property taxes goes to the State, County, and School District. Today, LFP receives roughly 8 cents for every property tax dollar. Prop 1 would make it about 9 cents, costing the average LFP homeowner about $17/month. The funds would directly support safety needs: police, 911, municipal court, jail, emergency management, and more. This levy lid lift is temporary and expires after 5 years. Qualifying seniors and veterans are exempt.
The alternative is drastic reductions in services that keep our community safe and resilient. Other cities that delayed closing budget gaps faced deeper reductions later. Now, it’s time to act - voting YES invests in our community, maintaining an effective level of vital police and public safety services.
