EMS Levy Lift Proposition
The Fire/EMS district is asking
to raise the current property tax levy by more than the allowed 1%. They’re
asking to raise the levy from the current $0.61/$1000 to $0.76/$1000. The
Fire/EMS district says that because of the drop in property values, their take
from property taxes has dropped by almost $200,000.00. They say they have had
to cut heating and lighting at stations, reduce mileage for non-emergencies,
and reduce volunteer training.
I have somewhat mixed feeling
about this levy, in large part because I have not seen the Fire/EMS district
budget or how its changed over the last few years. I have heard grumblings
about excessively large fire stations and the need for ever newer, bigger,
fancier equipment. But I haven’t investigated those complaints, so can’t verify
their validity.
Without further information, and
knowing it will increase my taxes, I will most likely vote yes. As with every
other cost, my fire insurance is going up.
yes
no
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