East Pierce Fire responded to 2,500 additional calls this year, asks for levy lid lift

  • Source: Tacoma News Tribune
  • Published: 10/19/2021 03:15 PM

Those who voted in August will see a familiar levy on the ballot next month — East Pierce Fire & Rescue is resurrecting its plans to increase the regular fire levy by 14 cents to keep up with the increased demand for their services. The regular fire levy is not a new tax, Fire Chief Jon Parkinson said. Residents living in a median-priced home, which is around $450,000, are currently paying $1.36 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The levy would increase that to $1.50. At this time, owners of $450,000 home pay $51 per month or $612 per year. If the levy passes, they would pay $56.25 per month or $675 per year in property tax, according to the fire district’s website.



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