Bothell annexation will go to the voters Nov. 8, as the Snohomish County Boundary Review Board submitted its final approval with a 3-0 vote and submittal of its written decision July 13.

This latest vote follows the four-member board’s unanimous decision June 27 to put the issue on the general-election ballot.

The proposed annexation area — NEWBA II (North, East and West of Bothell Annexation) — covers 5.6 square miles of unincorporated Snohomish County territory, which contains approximately 8,913 residences with a population estimated at 22,283 and an assessed value of $3.06 billion. The board’s approval allows voters in the area to vote on whether or not to be annexed into Bothell.

According to the decision summary, the city of Bothell presented sufficient evidence to assure that public safety services, both police and fire, would be provided to possible future Bothell residents.

Also, the city has carefully considered and addressed the effect of the proposal on adjacent areas, on mutual economic and social interests and on local governmental structure within the county. Applicable interlocal agreements have been achieved with respect to the financing of solid-waste services; the city and Snohomish County have a Master Annexation Interlocal agreement and the city and Fire District No. 7 have also reached agreement. Discussions are ongoing with Fire District No. 1.