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Survey shows narrow majority support for Springfield fire levy; consultants recommend outreach
Summary
DHM Research told Springfield City Council that a mixed-mode April survey of 300 likely November 2025 voters found 56% support for a proposed fire levy after basic information, with a margin of error of ±5.7%. Consultants warned the council that outreach would likely be needed to maintain and improve that level of support.
DHM Research presented results of a survey of 300 likely November 2025 voters showing majority—but not overwhelming—support for a proposed Springfield fire levy.
The poll, conducted in early to mid-April, gave a baseline “cold” test of the ballot title at 42% support and a post-information test of 56% support after respondents were told the levy would be used to keep services up to date, that it was an increase over the past levy, and that it would likely cost the average household about $100 a year for five years. DHM reported the margin of error as “plus or minus 5.7%.”
The survey matters because the levy funds would be used to maintain local fire and rescue services, including keeping stations open and providing wildfire protection—services the firm found yield relatively high satisfaction among likely voters. DHM cautioned the council that, in their experience, a referral is more likely to pass with roughly 60% support and a strong outreach effort.
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