HELP US-HELP YOU! VOTE YES ON MEASURE NO. 24-192

The career and volunteer firefighters of Marion County Fire District #1 have unanimously voted support for measure 24-192. The Marion County Fire District’s request for a 5-year operating levy is a bare-bones proposal that enables our fiscally responsible organization to continue providing exceptional service to the residents of the district for years to come.

For over 50 years, Marion County Firefighters have worked diligently to provide the citizens of Marion County Fire District #1 with the best fire protection and emergency medical services in the area. However, for the past few years, tax-limiting measures, annexation by the City of Salem, decreases in ambulance reimbursement, and higher personnel costs have forced the Marion County Fire District to eliminate some positions, cutting into its services. To balance the budget, a Public Education/PIO Officer, EMS Coordinator and a shop mechanic position have been eliminated. Measure 24-192 would allow the Fire District to eliminate the need to look further into service reductions such as technical rescue, ambulance transportation, emergency medical services and public education activities.

At a cost of only 16 cents per $1,000 of assessed property valuation, the operating levy would cost the owner of a $150,000 home only $24 per year. That’s just $2 per month- a relatively small price to pay for the comfort of knowing that well trained firefighters and Paramedics will be able to respond quickly and efficiently to emergency calls in your area.

Career and Volunteer firefighters ask for you to support measure 24-192. We are your neighbors, your firefighters, and this is about your level of service. Ensure that we can adequately protect your families, your homes and your businesses.

PLEASE VOTE YES on measure 24-192! HELP US- HELP YOU!

This information provided by the Firefighters of
Marion County Fire District #1.

(This information provided by
Kyle McMann, Marion County Firefighters)

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