Atascocita residents pass tax referendum

Atascocita residents pass tax referendum

By STEFANIE THOMAS
Updated: 05.09.09
In voting for an Emergency Services District #46 tax referendum, Atascocita residents overwhelmingly approved a 3-cent tax increase Saturday to assist the Atascocita Volunteer Fire Department in its efforts to keep pace with the community’s tremendous growth.

“This is great news,” said AVFD spokesman Bob Kelshaw. “We are grateful to the community for all the support and want to say thank you. This will allow us to continue to provide a high standard of fire, EMS, and various other services to our residents.”

According to Kelshaw, a total of 178 voters cast their ballot in favor of the tax increase. Seventy-one voters opposed. For a home valued at $150,000, Kelshaw said, the referendum will mean a $3.75 per month increase in property taxes.

The additional funds will allow the AVFD to hire additional paid fire fighters and purchase apparatus as well as equipment. The construction of a fourth fire station in Eagle Springs is also under consideration.

John Coyle was re-elected as a board member for ESD #46 and Ray Richardson will serve as the newest ESD board member, Kelshaw said.


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