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Board schedules vote on one‑vehicle tax exemption for volunteer fire and EMS members
Summary
Staff estimated a one-vehicle personal-property tax exemption for volunteer fire and EMS members would reduce county revenue by about $36,346.62; supervisors asked about roster verification and moved the measure to the regular board meeting for a formal vote.
County staff presented a proposal to exempt one personal vehicle owned by volunteer fire and EMS members from the personal-property levy, arguing volunteers already contribute time and out-of-pocket costs. The staff estimate for revenue foregone under a one-vehicle exemption was $36,346.62.
Supervisors asked how the county would verify eligibility and whether volunteers would be permitted to choose any vehicle; staff said rosters from chiefs would be used to determine the registered vehicle tied to each volunteer. The board agreed to place the item on the agenda for the next regular meeting for a formal vote. "This will go in your board packages for next Thursday," the chair said.
