Lacey Fire District 3 welcomes early bond measure results 

Support for the Lacey Fire District 3 (LFD3) bond measure is running strong, based on unofficial returns from the Nov. 3 General Election.

The fire district acknowledged the favorable results and pledged responsible management of the proposed $98.3 million investment in capital facilities. 

In a statement released on Wednesday, Nov. 4, LFD3 said Proposition 1 has surpassed the required voter approval threshold.

State law requires 60 percent approval for bond measures. The Thurston County Canvassing Board is scheduled  to certify the final count later this month; updated vote counts are available in the latest election results. 

The district expressed appreciation for support from local voters.

“We are truly thankful to our community for the strong support and appreciate everyone who took the time to learn about the proposal, review the information, and participate in this election. Community input and participation are an important part of shaping the future of our district,” said LFD3 in the statement. 

Planned improvements 

The general obligation bond is going to finance several capital projects. According to LFD3, the projects are a response to increasing emergency call volumes and deficiencies in existing facilities. 

Plans include a new fire station on Britton Parkway and a replacement for Station 32 on Yelm Highway. The district also wants to construct a regional live fire training facility and a logistics warehouse.

In addition, the bond is going to pay for property acquisition, other capital improvements and fire apparatus purchases. 

Once completed, the improvements are expected to reduce emergency response times, and improve public and firefighter safety. The projects are also going to support ongoing training for emergency personnel. 

Property owners will repay the bond over a 20-year period. The estimated cost is 23 cents per $1,000 of assessed property value, or roughly $9.60 per month for a $500,000 home. The tax is in addition to the regular fire district operations levy of $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value. 

Looking ahead, LFD3 said it will release more updates as information becomes available. Emergency calls in the district climbed to about 18,000 in 2025 from about 12,000 annually a decade earlier. 

“We promise to continue our commitment to responsible stewardship of the resources you provide and look forward to leveraging these new funds to keep pace with our growing community,” said the fire district in the statement.