The Wenatchee Valley Fire Department is asking the Chelan-Douglas Regional Port Authority to revise the proposed Malaga Tax Increment Finance (TIF) area, warning that the current plan could significantly reduce funding needed for fire and emergency services.

Microsoft Parcel at Center of Dispute

The proposed TIF, encompassing roughly 3,326 acres, includes 3,229 acres of underdeveloped land and a 97-acre Microsoft-owned parcel. The fire department supports the inclusion of the undeveloped land, saying it aligns with the legislative intent of Washington’s TIF law—stimulating growth in areas that otherwise would not develop.

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Concerns Over Compliance With State Law

However, fire officials argue that including

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