How would police services be different?

Responsive and effective local public life and safety services are essential to the health and well-being of our community. After annexation, the Monroe Police Department will expand its coverage to those areas annexed. The City of Monroe has over four times as many officers per thousand residents as Snohomish County. The City of Monroe provides 1.7 commissioned officers per thousand residents. Snohomish County provides 0.4 commissioned officers per thousand residents. Source: Crime in Washington: 2018 Annual Report, Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs.

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1. Does denial of an annexation affect whether or not a development can continue?
2. What about zip codes? Will they change?
3. What about schools?
4. What about homeowners insurance?
5. What about auto insurance?
6. What about voting? Can I still vote for County Commissioners?
7. What's this about better access to local elected officials?
8. Can I help guide local decisions?
9. My well water is great and I have a fairly new septic system. Am I required to hook up to city water and sewer?
10. What about my livestock?
11. Can I burn my tree limbs and yard debris if I am annexed?
12. Will the City pay the electric bill for the street lights in my neighborhood?
13. How would police services be different?
14. How would fire services be different?
15. How do I get additional information?