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Council approves first reading to consolidate five county fire districts into a single district

Jasper County Council · April 7, 2026
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Summary

The council approved first reading of an ordinance to consolidate five fire protection districts into a single consolidated district for Jasper County unincorporated areas; the change sets tax/fee authorities, asset transfers, lease authorities and requires public hearings under state code.

A county presenter summarized an ordinance to consolidate five existing fire-service districts — including Cherry Point, Rural Jasper, Levy, Hardyville vicinity and Ridgeland vicinity — into a single consolidated fire service district covering unincorporated Jasper County. The ordinance, described as complex, would: certify tax levies and a fee schedule to the auditor; authorize the…

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