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This correction is in response to an incorrect fact stated in the election results story posted Nov. 13.

Snohomish County Fire District 7 will not restore its fire levy to $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation. The proposition intended to increase its annual revenue by an amount up to 3% to maintain an effective level of service, firefighter staffing, equipment, and facilities.

The Prop. 1 vote currently comes down to 150 votes differentiating the decision, with 49.66% approving and 50.34% rejecting the measure.

This increased levy was previously approved by voters in 2017. The levy would...