CJCFPD guest speaker at Optimist 7-19....

Our guest speaker for July 19th

The Chief of the fire department came in to give a an update on the two issues coming up August 5th.

The Central Jackson County Fire Protection District is there for your safety and means business when they go out on a call.
The two issues coming up on voting day are:
1) No Tax increase Bond Issue. Passage of this issue the proceeds will provide:

• Scheduled replacement of Ladder truck.
• Scheduled replacement of one Fire Engine.
• Communications Equipment, including computers, dispatch equipment and software upgrades.
• Safety equipment, thermal imaging cameras, and uniforms.
• One additional ambulance.
• Staff vehicles.
• Training center completion, including live burn rooms, modern training technology, furnishings, and classroom equipment.

Second issue is 1/2 cent sales tax with a reduction in property taxes.

So why do we need a sales tax increase? The Central Jackson County Fire District asked for a tax increase only once in the last 15 years. During the same 15 years time frame population has increased 50+%, while fire and ambulance calls have increased by over 150%. Passage of this issue allows your fire district to continue providing the level of protection you deserve and allows your fire district to continue providing the level of protection you deserve and trust, and provides value by reducing your property taxes.

Please vote on August 5th.