CSA-F fire funding white paper

The taxpayers association president asked the Board to build a documented financial plan — staffing levels, costs, capital needs — before proposing any new fire tax for County Service Area F.

Outlined financing alternatives in the white paper — special tax, Prop 218 assessments, cost recovery, grants, consolidation — urging the county to document the need before picking a mechanism.

Asked the Board to direct staff to prepare a multi-year operating forecast and a 10-15 year capital improvement plan, plus taxpayer safeguards like restricted funds and citizen oversight.