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Bremerton chief seeks 48¢ levy lid lift to shore up fire staffing and apparatus; council agrees to draft ballot language
Summary
Fire Chief McGahnney presented an information-only proposal for a 48¢ levy lid lift to support staffing, equipment replacement and facility needs. Council members broadly agreed to let legal staff craft ballot language while asking for more budget context and consideration of timing.
Bremerton Fire Chief McGahnney asked the City Council on March 4 to advance a proposal for a 48-cent property-tax levy lid lift to stabilize staffing, replace aging apparatus and address facility needs.
"The 48¢ lid lift would specifically address structural gaps between raising service demands and restricted property growth," McGahnney told the council, citing operational needs, vehicle replacement schedules and a projected funding gap if the city waits for a broader revenue strategy. He said the fire department represents about 22.3% of the city's general-fund expenditures and that the EMS levy…
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