Council members traded views on whether Mukilteo should stay independent, pursue a regional fire authority or increase local staffing and levies; one member warned the city currently receives net benefit from mutual aid, another called the CityGate numbers 'soft' and urged updated analysis.

The Mukilteo fire chief outlined a proposal that would add paramedic crews, a dedicated engine at Station 25, a Medical Services Officer and new inspection and administrative roles; council members pressed for cost impacts to the general fund and comparisons with regional options.

FCS Bowman presented three rate options for Mukilteo’s surface‑water utility — a front‑loaded 15% 2027 increase, a 4% annual smoothing approach, and a lower 2.5% annual path — and said a $32 million capital plan implies roughly $8 million/year in capital under mid paths; staff noted existing equity credits for seniors and low‑income residents.

Representatives from the Everett Fire Department and South Snohomish County Fire told Mukilteo council that regionalization, municipal fire authorities and fire benefit charges each carry tradeoffs; both presenters emphasized community paramedic programs as a proven way to cut 911 calls and health costs.

Snohomish County Prosecutor Jason Cummings told the Mukilteo City Council that limited prosecutorial staffing and growing digital evidence workloads mean many nonviolent felonies are being declined or reduced to misdemeanors, shifting costs and caseloads to cities and municipal courts.