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Centennial council backs South Metro Fire Rescue ballot measure, citing service levels and rising equipment costs
Summary
Council approved Resolution 2025-R-44 urging a 'yes' vote on South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District Ballot Issue 7A at the Nov. 4, 2025 election after council discussion about cost increases for apparatus and the district's high ratings.
The Centennial City Council voted Oct. 7 to approve Resolution 2025-R-44, endorsing a yes vote on South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District Ballot Issue 7A at the Nov. 4, 2025 general election. The motion carried with eight ayes.
The resolution expresses the council's support for the district's ballot measure, which city speakers described as a property-tax-funded request to sustain fire and emergency medical services. The item was brought back to council for discussion after an earlier request; staff said neighboring jurisdictions were also considering similar resolutions.
A member of the public, Bennett Rutledge of East Maplewood Way in…
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