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Fire District 5 Funding Talks Continue | Lafayette Louisiana News
Franklin Fire Department and St. Mary Parish are locked in tense negotiations over a 40-year-old fire protection agreement that’s no longer matching the district’s growth — and without a new deal by November 1, services outside Franklin could vanish. The department isn’t asking for higher rates, just updated numbers reflecting today’s population and structures. With rising costs and city funds barely covering operations, they’re pushing for a sales tax over property tax — and warn that stopping service could be on the table if talks stall. No decision yet, but both sides hope to wrap this up…
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