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Drexel Heights board adopts fire-code amendments after brief debate; Dailey votes no
Summary
The board adopted Resolution 2026-10 to amend the District's Fire Code 3-1 after staff said changes were intended to align the district with neighboring jurisdictions; Board Member Laura Dailey voted against the measure.
The Drexel Heights Fire District Governing Board adopted Resolution 2026-10 to approve amendments to the district's Fire Code. The motion to adopt was recorded as moved by Gary Bynum and seconded by James Bertrand and passed 3-1; Board Member Laura Dailey cast the lone dissenting vote.
During the public hearing and discussion, Ms. Dailey asked why the code needed to change. Community Risk Reduction Director Dennis Stiegleiter responded, "we needed to match the Town of Sahuarita and Santa Rita Fire District so it is the same for the inspectors," and confirmed Rincon Valley will revisit its code to align. Stiegleiter also clarified that provisions regarding electric operating gates were not new changes and that businesses retain manual overrides to permit emergency access. The minutes do not record additional public comment or proposed amendments beyond the staff clarifications.
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