WALLA WALLA, Wash.-Voters in Walla Walla County decided the fate of two ballot measures, Proposition 1, a six-year levy lid lift proposed by Fire Protection District #5 and the Prescott joint Parks and Recreation District Levy in the general election on Nov. 7.
If voters approve the levy lid lift, Fire District #5 would use the funding to hire additional firefighters and improve emergency response to keep up with increased call volume.
According to Walla Walla County, 52.2 percent of the voters are currently approving Proposition 1 from Fire District #5.
In Washington a levy must receive 60 percent of the vote to pass.
According to WWCFD, if approved the $0.24 levy lid lift would raise the levy rate to $1.38 per $1,000 of assessed property value, likely costing the owner of a $350,000 home around $7 per month.
What the levy lid lift would fund:
Up to four firefighter positions according to WWCFD5.Renovations to Station 51 to add sleeping quarters for firefighters to allow for faster response times.Renovations to the main station in Burbank.Upgrading diesel exhaust removal systems and decontamination areas for firefighter health and safety.
Prescott Joint Parks and Recreation’s Proposition 1: The proposition is currently passing with 69.6 percent of the vote.
If approved Proposition 1 would fund operations of the Prescott Pool. To pass in Washington a levy must receive 60% of the vote.
