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Berkeley's fire department is in hot water, facing big staff cuts and maybe even a station closure. This is happening even though voters approved taxes specifically for public safety, and firefighters say it's a dangerous move that ignores what the public wants.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Your tax dollars meant for safety might not be going where you thought, potentially leaving you less protected.
Honestly, it's hard to see who benefits here, except maybe the city trying to save a buck in the short term.
Residents are harmed because slower response times and fewer firefighters mean increased risk during emergencies.
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