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A Petition to Allow Fire Departments to Convert to Fire Districts (Lincoln County)

A Petition to Allow Fire Departments to Convert to Fire Districts (Lincoln County)

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Started by Clint Todd 5 years, 10 months ago

Volunteer Fire Departments are an essential part of our community. Our Proposal allows fire dues to be collected on property tax bills. The rate charged will be $35 per parcel with a structure. It doesn't matter how many structures. It could be 1 structure per parcel or 20 structures on a parcel. This would allow them to have a steadier, more reliable method of payment.

If the property owner has multiple properties with structures, discounts are available upon request.This also does not apply to residents inside the city limits of Gould, Grady, or Star City. Although that does not preclude city residents from signing the petition, and they are encouraged to do so.

These firefighters do this for no pay (with exception of municipalities who receive only $10 per call) to protect our property, family, and neighbors. When they are called, many times, lives are at stake. They put their lives in danger, donate their time and energy so that the community is a safer place to live, all for no pay. If you are a registered voter residing in Lincoln County, Arkansas please sign this petition so the $35 dues can be taken out through the property tax bills. This petition is not obligating you to pay, only to advocate for allowing the dues to be collected through the tax roll. These dues are absolutely necessary for the survival of our Volunteer Fire Departments.Only fill this out if you are a registered voter residing in Lincoln County, Arkansas. All blanks must be filled out for your signature to count. If there are any questions, please feel free to message or contact your local Fire Chief. Thank you in advance for your help!

Updates

September 23, 2020

The Lincoln County officials are acting like our fire departments can run on thin air while our volunteers risk their lives for free. We are demanding a funding structure that actually works instead of leaving them to beg for scraps. They should be ashamed to ignore the people who keep this county from burning to the ground.

Reached 100 supporters

September 23, 2020

6 Comments

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Mike Fox
5 years ago Featured

These guys are out there all night for free. Least we can do is make sure they have the gear and truck repairs they need.

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Linda Iyer
5 years ago Featured

SO IMPORTANT. My neighbor had a house fire last year and they were there in minutes. We have to help them out.

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Jason Wade
5 years ago Featured

My house is way out. These guys are the only thing between me and disaster. Fund them already.

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Sarah Mwangi
5 years ago Featured

$35 is nothing for the peace of mind. Keeping these guys funded is just common sense.

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David Kelly
5 years ago Featured

It is about time. The volunteer fire department needs a stable way to pay for fuel and maintenance. Do this!

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Brenda Singh
5 years ago Featured

Living out here in the county we really need them protecting our homes. Keep the volunteers going!

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