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Commissioners briefed on Pleasanton fire-department options, possible absorption into fire district

3191152 · May 5, 2025
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County fire officials told commissioners that Pleasanton may disband its fire department; absorption into the county fire district could add property tax-based fire protection fees for Pleasanton residents and reduce the county's mill levy, staff said.

County fire and emergency management staff briefed the Board of Commissioners on May 5 about ongoing discussions with the City of Pleasanton concerning its municipal fire department.

Randy Hegweld, Linn County Rural Fire and Emergency Management, told commissioners the Pleasanton City Council was considering disbanding its fire department. If Pleasanton were absorbed into the county fire district, "everything that's inside the city limits... would then start…

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