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Commissioners acknowledge ESD 1 election contract; residents debate ESD tax and volunteer status
Summary
The court acknowledged a contract between Emergency Service District 1 and the Harrison County Elections Office to hold a May 3, 2025 election on adoption of a sales and use tax; public commenters questioned ESD motives and whether the change would alter volunteer status of the fire department.
The Harrison County Commissioners Court acknowledged a contract presented by Donald Robinette, the county elections administrator, between Emergency Service District 1 (ESD 1) and the Harrison County Elections Office to conduct a May 3, 2025 election on adoption of a sales and use tax under the Texas Health and Safety Code chapter 775.
Robinette told the court the item is an acknowledgement only; the county is not approving the election but is acknowledging the contract for election administration. He also said…
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