Whatcom EMS District 4 — EMS District 4 General Fund (#1)

About this fund

Whatcom EMS District 4 funds emergency medical services in the northwest portion of Whatcom County (overlapping but distinct from the countywide EMS service). Funded by a voter-approved EMS levy under RCW 84.52.069 (statutory maximum 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed value). Shows up as "EMS District 04" on tax bills.

Distinct from the Countywide EMS Fund 1240 which funds Advanced Life Support (ALS) across all of Whatcom County. EMS District 4 funds Basic Life Support (BLS) services in its specific district boundaries.

Authorization

The legal basis for the fund.

RCW citation: RCW 36.32.480; RCW 84.52.069 (EMS levy)

Multi-year balance ledger

Year-by-year revenue, spending, and ending balance from the city's budget and CAFRs.

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Outstanding debt

Active bond and loan obligations managed by the Whatcom County Treasurer for this jurisdiction. Source: quarterly Treasurer Debt Portfolio (auto-refreshed when published).

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Where the money goes

Top spending categories from documented budget line items.

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Where the money went

Actual outflows from the City's vendor-payment ledger — every payment with recipient, project, and line description, presented unfiltered. Categorical "Where the money goes" shows the budgeted intent; this section shows the real disbursements.

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Revenue mix

Every documented inflow into this fund. By default the mix uses each source's most recent year (which means percentages mix years). Pick a single year to see strictly comparable percentages.

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Discussed in meetings

Real Briefings that mention this fund.

Apr 14, 2026

The Whatcom County Council's Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee held a packed session focused primarily on two major items: amendments to the EMS Oversight Board structure and a comprehensive presentation on ...

Feb 10, 2026

Whatcom County Council's Committee of the Whole tackled a packed agenda covering state legislative updates, critical urban growth area decisions, comprehensive planning challenges, and government reform initiatives ...

Jan 13, 2026

Whatcom County's Finance and Administrative Services Committee held its first meeting of 2026 with all seven members present, marking the expansion of committee size from the previous three-member structure. The ...

Dec 02, 2025

The Whatcom County Council held a critical special meeting to finalize the 2026 budget through a series of public hearings and votes on tax levies and budget amendments. The meeting resulted in the adoption of most ...

Dec 02, 2025

The Whatcom County Council held a critical special meeting to finalize the 2026 budget through a series of public hearings and votes on tax levies and budget amendments. The meeting resulted in the adoption of most ...

Nov 05, 2025

The Whatcom County Council held a marathon budget session featuring three public hearings and consideration of numerous contracts. The evening's centerpiece was the combined public hearing on five 2026 budget items ...

Oct 21, 2025

The Whatcom County Council conducted a routine but significant meeting focusing heavily on budget preparations and EMS funding concerns. The most contentious item was approval of updated Countywide Planning Policies, ...

Oct 07, 2025

The Whatcom County Council Committee of the Whole convened for a comprehensive 3.5-hour session addressing critical housing, budget, and planning challenges facing the county. The meeting's centerpiece was an extensive ...

Sep 16, 2025

Whatcom County faces a significant structural budget deficit that threatens service delivery and financial stability. Deputy Executive Aly Panucci presented the Executive's preliminary recommendations for the 2025-2026 ...

Jul 22, 2025

The Whatcom County Council held its July 22 meeting in hybrid format, focusing heavily on charter amendment implementation and budget adjustments. The most significant action was approving pro and con committees for 12 ...

Methodology note

Real Record tracks EMS District 4 separately from the Countywide EMS levy. Both appear on tax bills in EMS District 4's coverage area, and both are voter-approved.