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Board stops work on valley‑wide CFD after residents and directors raise cost and equity concerns
Summary
The board voted to end pursuit of a valley‑wide CFD/Mello‑Roos (scenario 4) after residents and real estate stakeholders warned it would add permanent, long‑term taxes on new construction and could suppress development. The ad hoc strategic planning committee was disbanded.
The Big Bear Fire Authority on Sept. 9 voted to halt further study of a valley‑wide community facilities district (CFD)/Mello‑Roos financing option labeled “scenario 4” and to disband the ad hoc strategic planning committee that had been exploring long‑term revenue options.
Chief Wagner reviewed the ad hoc committee’s work and presented scenario 4 as one option to fund additional firefighters and an ambulance squad. The committee’s illustrative calculation showed a scenario that could raise about $1.256 million in tax revenue but still leave a funding gap…
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