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Sumner County approves $650,000 one-time aid for volunteer fire departments amid calls for study and possible referendum
Summary
The Sumner County Commission approved a $650,000 one-time appropriation for volunteer fire departments and directed further study; commissioners debated equity, recurring costs and whether to seek a voter referendum to create a long-term funding mechanism.
The Sumner County Board of Commissioners on an affirmative vote approved a $650,000 one-time appropriation intended for volunteer fire departments, while directing additional study into how funds would be distributed and whether voters should decide on a permanent funding mechanism.
Commissioners debated whether the county should immediately increase recurring support or first commission an ad hoc study on needs, response times and equitable distribution among departments. Commissioner Boyd said the record lacked the data she wanted to see —…
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