Proposed ambulance district levy on the ballot in Jefferson County

Proposed ambulance district levy on the ballot in Jefferson County

Ambulance with Central Fire District in Jefferson County | Courtesy Nic White RIGBY – Voters in Jefferson County will decide whether to fund a new ambulance district. The proposed ambulance district levy aims to fund emergency medical services and create a local ambulance district at a rate of .0004 or .04%, which amounts to $40 per $100,000 of property tax value. Central Fire District Chief Nic White tells EastIdahoNews.com the funds would be u…

Proposed emergency services levy would cost struggling communities millions

New levy could hit small communities hard, costing millions and affecting local economies amid drought challenges.

'It's a tax on volunteers': outrage grows as MPs debate emergency levy

Loddon Shire's farmers brace for financial strain with a proposed levy equating to a nearly 25% rate rise. Explore the challenges and the council's stand.

Letter: A Matter Of Priorities

There is an unfortunate narrative that circulates in our County, especially during “budget time,” that says operating an ambulance service is too expensive so maybe we should no longer do it.

Levy outrage ramps up - Euroa Gazette

OPPOSITION to the state government’s new Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) was vocal during Wednesday's forum hosted by local member Annabelle Cleeland and state Nationals leader Danny O’Brien in Euroa. Over 50 locals made up of emergency services volunteers, staff, and farmers met at the William Pearson Memorial Hall to discuss the impact that the new levy would have on farmers and emergency service workers. Under the ESVF, rates for tow…