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Fire District Seeks Tax Boost for Staff | Kansas City News
Douglas County’s fire district is pushing for a tax hike to hire more paid firefighters as volunteer numbers plummet—70% of calls in 2025 went unanswered by volunteers. With 200+ square miles and 10 stations already stretched thin, they’re proposing three funding plans, the most expensive adding six firefighters and a chief for $1.29M annually—raising taxes by 4.1 mills on a $300K home. Commissioners will review options this Wednesday, with final budget approval set for August 26. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on…
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