Commission votes to exceed revenue-neutral rates for three fire districts

Jul 13, 2026

The commission unanimously approved exceeding the revenue-neutral rates for Waldo Paradise Natoma Fire District 3 (5.935 mills), Dorrance Fire District 4 (6.987 mills), and Russell County Fire District 5 (8.576 mills) as part of 2027 budget actions.

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During the July 13 special meeting, the Russell County Board of County Commissioners voted to exceed the revenue-neutral rates for three fire districts as part of the 2027 budget process. Chairman Duke Strobel moved that the commission exceed the revenue-neutral rate for Waldo Paradise Natoma Fire District 3 at 5.935 mills, Dorrance Fire District 4 at 6.987 mills, and Russell County Fire District 5 at 8.576 mills; Commissioner Steve Reinhardt seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

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