Renton, WA

I remember a vote on Fairwood incorporation not that long ago, less than a year ago, in fact, but the issue is back. I guess there is no double-jeopardy when voting, so “they” will keep submitting it until it passes.

In fairness, it was narrowly defeated in the last vote, and laws have changed now that would allow a city of Fairwood to collect more taxes to support itself, which was the big reason it was voted down last time. More taxes … this is a good thing?

At any rate, the folks who live in the Fairwood area have to do something, because people in unincorporated King County are being “strongly encouraged” to either incorporate or annex to an existing city by 2009.

For more information on the proposed Fairwood incorporation, visit the website for the
Fairwood Municipal Initiative -
Advocating for incorporation of the proposed City of Fairwood. Say that three times fast.

Fairwood Incorporation, City of Fairwood