Council funds $44,000 fire‑service study as members discuss potential township mergers

Mar 17, 2026

The Council approved $44,000 from LIT Emergency Medical Services for a countywide fire service study; members used the discussion to review recent state legislation that could encourage township mergers and governance changes beginning in 2028.

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The Jasper County Council approved a $44,000 additional appropriation from LIT Emergency Medical Services to pay invoices for a contracted countywide fire service study.

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