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Sumner County commissioners approve volunteer fire department ad hoc committee
Summary
Commissioners voted to create a volunteer fire department ad hoc committee composed of county commissioners, fire chiefs and citizens to explore long-term funding and organizational options for fire services. The vote followed public comments urging city representation and countywide coordination on potential fire taxes.
The Sumner County Board of Commissioners approved formation of a volunteer fire department ad hoc committee to study long-term funding and organizational options for the county’s fire services.
Chairman Becker proposed a committee made up of two commissioners, two fire chiefs and three citizens and named several suggested members representing the county’s north and south ends and multiple municipalities. After a motion and a second, commissioners carried the measure by voice vote.
The proposal followed public comment urging the county to develop a…
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