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Residents of Avenal press supervisors to keep Kings County Fire contract, reject short-term volunteer plan
Summary
Multiple Avenal residents told the Board of Supervisors during unscheduled public comment that they oppose the city’s plan to replace county fire services with a volunteer department or a short-term contract, and urged the board to maintain a multi-year contract with Kings County Fire.
Several Avenal residents addressed the Board of Supervisors during unscheduled public comment on June 10 to urge continued county fire services and oppose a short-term or cancelable contract with the city.
Sheila Verdugo, identified herself as a longtime resident and former city employee, told the board the community needs a solid three‑year contract with…
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