Lake Country Fire & Rescue‘s chief said they’ve been experiencing closed fire stations and fewer firefighters because of a lack of funds.
On April 4, voters could shape the department. Fire officials called the Wisconsin spring election critical. If voters in two communities agree to tax increases or fees, crews say they’ll be able to get to emergencies more quickly. "Yes. It is a surprise to me," said Miranda Smith, voter. "I didn’t know anything about it."
City of Delafield voters like Smith said Lake Country Fire & Rescue hadn’t exactly ignited her interest in the election.
"I don’t want to jump the gun and vote yes for it if I don’t know what it’s really about," said Smith.
Referendums on the city and town’s ballots ask voters if they want to increase department funds to hire more firefighters. Town of Delafield residents will approve or reject a tax increase while city of Delafield residents will vote on a fire fee.