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The City of Edmonds provides a number of mandated and non-mandated services to residents, businesses and visitors.

A "mandated" city service is generally one that any incorporated city within the state is required to provide its residents.

This typically includes police, fire, emergency medical response, finance, city clerk and court functions, land use, building, and public works services.

Cities also provide a number of other services to enhance the quality of life of its residents.

These include providing parks and open spaces, recreational programs, social services, community and ec...