The controversial discussion continues in Marianna over whether to close one of two fire stations in the city, after the topic was tabled at Tuesday night’s city commission meeting.
The discussion started over Marianna City Manager Jim Dean’s recommendation to close the station, which he says is becoming very costly for the city to maintain, especially due to declining population numbers in Marianna.
But on Tuesday, residents spoke out at the commission meeting, saying closing the station could be devastating to the side of the city the station protects, with both fire services and medical calls.
Many residents had a similar opinion; that one can’t put a price tag on someone’s life.
“Everybody matters,” said Voncille Williams, a Marianna resident who spoke at Tuesday’s meeting.