It is said "elections have consequences" — and that is being felt deeply in one Snohomish County city. Last August, Arlington voters rejected a levy increase and the impact could soon be felt in the form of life threatening cuts to the fire service. Snohomish County Fire District 21 could lose two paramedics, reducing their crew numbers by 50%. The district serves an area with an aging and growing population of 10,000 and covers 70 square miles. The district contracts with an outside agency for two additional paramedics when needed, but increasing costs mean it can no longer afford that contract. Three consecutive levy failures, including one last August by just 107 votes, mean come July 1, those paramedics will be gone. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/public-safety/three-failed-levies-put-fire-district-in-danger-snohomish-county/281-1169af44-9024-4cb1-8f41-fd5bc20faac6