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Board rejects EMS ad valorem levy resolution; members indicate plan for March special election on $1.50 cap
Summary
A proposed voter-approved EMS ad valorem tax under Iowa Code chapter 422D (Resolution 26-28) failed on a 0-3 roll-call vote; Supervisors signaled intent to pursue a special election in March to ask for the maximum $1.50 levy.
The Board rejected a motion to approve Resolution 26-28, which would have directed the County Commissioner of Elections to submit a voter-approved emergency medical services ad valorem property tax under Iowa Code chapter 422D. The minutes record: "Motion-Mayberry/Second-Sayers to approve Resolution 26-28 Directing County Commissioner of Elections to Call an Election Submitting the Question of Adopting a Levy and Imposing a Voter Approved Emergency Medical Services Ad Valorem Property Tax Pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 422D; Roll Call: Ayes-0 Nays-3 (Crouch, Sayers, Mayberry) Motion Failed." No additional action on Resolution 26-28 was taken at that meeting.
Despite the failed roll call, the Board expressed a desire to hold a special election in March to ask voters for the maximum statutory $1.50 levy for EMS funding. The minutes do not record specific revenue projections, a proposed ballot question text beyond the resolution title, or estimated tax impacts; the Board gave no timetable or funding estimate in the recorded minutes.
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