Pajaro Valley Fire District reorganization with CSA 48
Summary
Fire district officials warned the new emergency-radio advisory committee excludes fire agencies as voting members and that fire districts can't afford the system; the committee was still established 5-0, with promises to review its makeup.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fire agencies say they cannot afford ongoing radio system costs without a revised funding model.
County and regional agencies coordinating emergency radio communications.
Special fire districts, which lack voting representation and face cost burdens.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Aug 11, 2026
Former fire chief Don Jarvis and others urged the Board to table the Will Serve Letter, saying the $4.4 million annual cost and $1.8 million in new assessments lack independent analysis. Supervisor De Serpa defended the reorganization as necessary for safe staffing; the item passed on consent.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Mar 10, 2026
Fire district officials warned the new emergency-radio advisory committee excludes fire agencies as voting members and that fire districts can't afford the system; the committee was still established 5-0, with promises to review its makeup.
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