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Madison Township asks Jefferson County Council to allocate $100,000 for fire companies' radio upgrades

Jefferson County Council · May 12, 2026
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Summary

Robert Black, representing Madison Township and speaking for eight local fire companies, requested the remaining $100,000 in funds to be divided evenly ($12,500 each) for radio updates; the council said it would consider the request at a future time.

Robert Black of Madison Township asked the Jefferson County Council on May 12 to provide the remaining $100,000 in funding previously discussed for radio updates across eight fire companies, proposing an even split of $12,500 per company. The minutes indicate the council will consider the request but record no motion or vote on the request during the meeting.

The request was presented as a collective appeal on behalf of all eight fire companies; no vendor, timeline, or specific funding source was recorded in the minutes. Council members did not record a formal action on the item during the May 12 meeting.