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Four-city task force explores fire district; committee told public education and tax trade-offs likely
Summary
The committee heard an update that the four-city public safety work group is exploring renewing the Gresham Fire contract and creating a fire district, and that a preliminary voter survey showed roughly 30% support with many undecided — prompting a call for public education.
Members of Troutdale’s Public Safety and Equity Advisory Committee heard an update Oct. 2 from the public safety work group about regional planning for fire services and possible formation of a fire district.
A work-group representative said the four participating cities are forming a task force to negotiate options that include renewing a contract with Gresham Fire for about three years while preparing a ballot measure to create a dedicated fire district. “We’re going to have to renew…
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