On September 1, South County Fire commissioners unanimously voted to adopt a new commissioner election district map that includes the City of Edmonds. The redistricting process began in the first quarter of 2026, following the June 2025 annexation of Edmonds into the Regional Fire Authority (RFA). 

View high-resolution maps(PDF) to see individual districts in more detail. 

An independent consultant drafted proposals to rebalance population across commissioner election districts and give Edmonds residents opportunity for direct representation. Edmonds is now included in District 4.

District 4 is currently vacant following the resignation of former commissioner Micah Rowland in early August. The vacant District 4 position will initially be filled by board appointment, with the chosen commissioner serving until the 2027 general election. Anyone interested in the position can apply here until 5 p.m. September 23.

The RFA is governed by seven elected fire commissioners – two currently elected at-large and five elected from commissioner districts with roughly the same population.

Redistricting allows Edmonds residents to run for District 4 commissioner in 2027. Edmonds also has a non-voting board liaison that will continue serving until that election. Edmonds residents can also run for either of two at-large board positions and vote on any commissioner position in a general election, regardless of district. 

Community members were invited to share feedback on the redistricting process during two public hearings and a fire station open house.