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Milan council hears options to boost fire funding; ballot or 2‑mill special assessment proposed

Milan City Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

Fire Chief DJ Carpus outlined department budget needs and City Administrator Jim Lancaster presented two funding paths: place a ballot question or impose a special assessment at 2 mills. Council took no formal action, leaving the matter for future consideration.

Fire Chief DJ Carpus presented the Milan City Council with the fire department's current budget shortfall and operational needs during the March 17 meeting. City Administrator Jim Lancaster told council members there are two principal ways to increase…

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