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County discusses declaring EMS an essential service and possible ballot levy
Summary
Jackson County heard a presentation from EMS leaders about declaring emergency medical services an essential service to enable a county bond levy. Supervisors asked for draft language, fiscal and distribution details, and a 60‑day notice before readings; no final vote was taken.
Emergency medical services leaders told the Jackson County Board of Supervisors Nov. 25 that many local volunteer and paid ambulance services are struggling with rising equipment and operational costs and asked the board to begin the legal process to declare EMS an essential service.
Kyle Bales and Mike Storm outlined the steps: the board would declare EMS an essential service, establish an advisory council to set…
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