In June 2006, by a 4 to 3 vote, the Boundary Review Board decided to recommend against the creation of the City of Fairwood. 

The recommendation has no authority to determine whether or not a City of Fairwood will be created.  That matter will be decided in an election to be held on September 19th, by a vote of the majority of registered voters within the area that will become the City of Fairwood. 

Reasonable persons can differ concerning the relative value of a City of Fairwood. 

• Four members of the BRB voting on the matter thought that governance by Renton was a better option. 
• Three members on the BRB voting on the matter thought that Fairwood was the better option.

The professional study of the feasability of the City of Fairwood establishes that the City is feasible.  The study written by Berk and Associates, was comissioned by King County to enlighten the BRB and the community, with factual data and analysis.  The Berk study is the only authoritative study of the proposed City of Fairwood. 

 

Fairwood Feasibility Study - Bottom Line
Does the Proposed Incorporation of Fairwood Appear Financially Feasible?
"Yes. If Fairwood residents are willing to pay the same total combined level of taxes they would pay as part of unincorporated King County. and are willing to preserve the taxing power to purchase public services over time, then a City of Fairwood would generate enough revenues to provide a slightly higher level of service than Fairwood residents currently receive."