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Council approves 2.7% CPI increase to Measure A parcel tax to maintain firefighter funding
Summary
The council adopted a 2.7% consumer‑price index adjustment to the voter‑approved Measure A special emergency medical and fire response parcel tax, a routine annual change to preserve funding for three firefighter positions; the motion passed 4–1.
The Grass Valley City Council approved a 2.7% Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustment to Measure A, the voter‑approved special emergency medical and fire response parcel tax that funds three firefighter positions. Fire Chief Mark Button told the council Measure A (adopted in 1997) includes an annual CPI allowance and that this year’s CPI of 2.7% is the recommended adjustment to maintain funding for positions.
Staff explained the adjustment is not an additional tax beyond voter authorization but an annual inflation update. Finance staff noted the highest parcel‑tax increase this year would be $1.54 — raising the highest annual parcel tax from $56.96 to $58.50 — and that the combined adjustments bring roughly $300,000 in revenue to support fire suppression personnel.
A council member moved to adopt the resolution; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call: four yes, one no (Council member Bonamillo cast the lone dissenting vote).
