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Sumner County delays decision on $650,000 volunteer fire appropriation, asks ad‑hoc to study options
Summary
Commissioners debated a proposed $650,000 one‑time appropriation for volunteer fire departments, considered tying approval to a request for a fire‑tax referendum and raised equity and recurring‑cost concerns. The board voted to defer action so an ad‑hoc can recommend options.
Sumner County commissioners on Tuesday debated whether to approve a proposed $650,000 one‑time appropriation to support volunteer fire departments and ultimately voted to defer the measure for further study.
Chair (name not specified) moved to approve the $650,000 request and added an amendment making approval contingent on the commission asking the state to allow a fire‑tax referendum. “I want them to be fully informed about what it is…
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