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Board initiates dissolution and annexation of South Santa Clara County Fire District into County Central Fire Protection District

2111525 · January 14, 2025
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Summary

The Board of Supervisors voted Jan. 14 to begin proceedings to dissolve the South Santa Clara County Fire District and annex its territory into the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District, citing a structural fiscal shortfall and the need for consistent, coordinated fire service.

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted Jan. 14 to initiate the process to dissolve the South Santa Clara County Fire District and annex its territory into the Santa Clara County Central Fire Protection District. County administration and fire officials said the South County district faces a long‑standing structural fiscal deficit and that consolidation can stabilize finances and improve service coordination.

Nut graf: The board approved concurrent resolutions requesting Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) proceedings for dissolution and annexation, and also…

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