Lake Forest Park residents will soon have opportunities to explore the facts of a proposed six-year police and public safety levy that will appear on the November 2025 ballot.

In the months ahead, City leaders will host community presentations and Q&A events to explain the measure and hear directly from the public.

In a community survey last November, residents overwhelmingly identified public safety as their top priority.

This ballot measure, if approved by voters, would provide funding for essential services such as 911 dispatch, police staffing and training, court services, and mental health diversion programs.

Costs for police, jail, and related services have climbed 24% over the past four years, while state law restricts property tax revenue growth to just 1% annually.

To keep th

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