Commission adopts Pahrump Fire Rescue FY2027 PSST plan; sheriff's plan draws more debate

Apr 7, 2026

The commission adopted the FY2027 Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue PSST spending plan after a staff presentation; the separate Sheriff’s Office PSST plan prompted extensive debate over 'to be determined' items and the legal process for spending PSST funds.

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The board voted to adopt the Pahrump Valley Fire Rescue FY2027 public-safety sales-and-use-tax (PSST) spending plan after a presentation by Fire Chief Scott Lewis outlining four categories of expenditures: personnel additions (none proposed), recurring costs, rollovers (none), and new equipment. Chief Lewis said the funds were available and the plan met compliance requirements; the board approved the plan by voice vote.

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