As expected on April 9, the Board of Fire Commissioners for South Kitsap Fire and Rescue unanimously approved a resolution asking voters to renew a levy for emergency medical service (EMS).
The proposal will be on the Aug. 3 primary election ballot for consideration by fire district voters.
Voters last approved a six-year, $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed property value EMS levy in 2015. If not renewed, the EMS levy will expire at the end of the year. The resolution asks South Kitsap voters to renew the EMS levy at the previously approved rate over the same period of time.
“Several residents took time to share with us how EMS has made a difference in their lives,” said Fire Chief Jeff Faucett. “These stories — just like lives — are precious to us. EMS is a program that makes a difference for people every day and we couldn’t do it without community support.”