Wise County holds public hearing on proposed Emergency Services District No. 5
Wise County held a July 27 public hearing on a petition to create Emergency Services District No. 5 to fund fire protection in southern/southeastern Wise County; supporters cited volunteer decline and rising equipment costs while opponents warned of duplication and an added tax burden.
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The Wise County Commissioners' Court held a public hearing July 27 to consider a petition to create Wise County Emergency Services District No. 5, a new taxing district proposed to fund fire protection in southern and southeastern portions of the county. County Judge J.D. Clark opened the hearing at 8:30 a.m. and told attendees the court would consider whether to fix boundaries and place the measure on the November ballot if the district was found feasible.
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