The East Pierce Fire and Rescue Board of Commissioners approved to place two propositions surrounding levy lid lifts on the primary election on Aug. 1 as the emergency call volume continues to increase rapidly across the district.
One proposition lifts the Fire Protection Levy Lid back to the previously approved $1.50 per $1,000 of assessed value. The second proposition maintains the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Levy Lid at the current $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Both propositions are necessary to help maintain and improve the department’s current services, but if approved, would be a small step toward acquiring the appropriate amount of funding, said East Pierce Fire Chief Bud Backer.