City Invites Residents to Q&A Sessions on Police and Public Safety Levy

Lake
Forest Park residents are invited to take part in upcoming information
sessions about the proposed six-year police and public safety levy that
will appear on the November 2025 ballot.

The City will host two opportunities for the community to learn more about the levy measure:

• Saturday, October 18, 9:00 a.m. at City Hall
• Wednesday, October 22, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall

Each session will include a short presentation followed by time for residents’ questions.

In
a recent community survey, residents identified public safety as their
top priority. In response, the City Council advanced this ballot measure
to help maintain critical services such as 911 dispatch, police
staffing and training, court services, and mental health diversion
programs.

Without
additional revenue, these services are becoming increasingly difficult
to sustain. Costs for police, jail, and related services have risen
significantly, and inflation has increased nearly 24% over the past four
years, while state law limits property tax revenue growth to just 1%
annually.

The
proposed levy would set a rate of $0.24 per $1,000 of assessed property
value, beginning in 2026 and lasting six years. Tax exemptions are
available for qualifying low-income seniors, disabled veterans, and
residents with disabilities.

Residents who want to learn more before the events can visit cityoflfp.gov/lid-lift-info or email City Administrator Phillip Hill at phill@cityoflfp.gov with questions.