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Gonzales council sends parcel‑tax measure for fire and EMS to voters
Summary
The Gonzales City Council approved Resolution 2026‑04 to place a parcel tax on the June 2, 2026 consolidated ballot that staff says would raise roughly $665,000 annually to sustain current fire and emergency medical services; residents urged clearer disclosure and warned of rent pass‑throughs.
The Gonzales City Council voted to approve Resolution 2026‑04 on Tuesday, sending a proposed special parcel tax to voters at the June 2, 2026 consolidated statewide election to fund fire and emergency medical services.
Staff told the council the city moved away from a volunteer fire model after accreditation and staffing requirements made that system untenable, and the parcel tax is intended to sustain the paid personnel and operations now required to keep emergency services running. Staff said the proposed rates are $349 for a single‑family unit, $262 for multifamily units, and $148–$201 plus $0.07 per square…
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