US EditionBigfork Fire Department proposes bond and mill levy for emergency service upgrades
- The Bigfork Fire Department is requesting voter approval in the September 9, 2025 election for a $15 million bond and a mill levy to upgrade emergency services.
- The proposals respond to a doubling of emergency calls over the past decade that has strained resources, outdated equipment, and limited staffing of three per shift.
- The funding would support improved staffing, firefighter pay that is currently 30%-50% below nearby districts, upgraded equipment, and construction of a new headquarters on more than 8 acres.
- If approved, the mill levy would generate approximately $1.2 million in its initial year, appearing on the 2025-26 tax roll and resulting in an annual cost of about $157 for a home valued at $600,000. Meanwhile, the bond, which would be listed on the 2026-27 tax roll, is expected to add around $159 per year to the tax bill for a similarly valued property.
- The bond and mill levy aim to address service gaps caused by high call volumes when ambulances are already out, with a new facility planned to serve the community for the next 50 years.
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Bigfork Fire Department proposes bond and mill levy for emergency service upgrades
BIGFORK, Mont. – The Bigfork Fire Department is seeking voter approval for a bond initiative and mill levy in an upcoming municipal election on September 9. This funding aims to help the fire district address increasing emergency calls and improve…
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