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Advisory committee urges full cost-recovery for EMS; proposes communications, triage hotline and other revenue tools
Summary
The Utility Rate Advisory Committee recommended Aberdeen adopt a full cost-recovery model for EMS effective Jan. 2026 and outlined short- and long-term steps to stabilize funding and reduce nonemergent demand.
The Utility Rate Advisory Committee presented a package of recommendations to the council urging adoption of a full cost-recovery model for emergency medical services (EMS) effective Jan. 2026 and a multi-pronged approach to reduce demand and increase sustainable funding.
Jamie Onokay, speaking for the committee, said members reached their recommendation after hours of research and expert consultation and asked the city to build a “robust communication plan” explaining why rate changes are necessary, how funds would be used and how a self-sustaining EMS benefits…
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