When you the voters elected me as Fire
Commissioner, response times were unacceptable to our downtown corridor,
staffing levels weren't meeting service demand and many aging fire vehicles
were in need of replacement.
Since then, our community has grown
dramatically and as a result, our department has been and continues to face new
service delivery challenges. Our revenue sources have been seriously impacted
by many voter-approved initiatives.
Presently, a new headquarters fire station
serves our downtown corridor, staffing levels are adequately matched for
service demands and all major fire vehicles have been replaced according to
schedule.
These accomplishments occurred during
difficult economic times. They occurred without requiring special bonds or
excess levies. Tax collection rates have been maintained at or below our State
legislated level.
More challenges await us. I'm excited
and honored to continue serving our community as a Fire Commissioner and I
thank you for your support.
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