This writer has it right. The RFA offers no improvement in service, and big increases in cost.
If approved, the INITIAL "fire benefit charge" would be $10.5 million per year, about $400 for my house. BUT, once the voters approve it, the RFA Board can increase that to more than $40 million without another vote. That's right -- $1,600 for my house.
The 7-year "strategic plan" for the RFA does not hire a single new firefighter, but a single additional fire engine, or build a new fire station.
Our neighbors in Littlerock and Rochester tried this. After 6 years, the "renewal" was not approved, and they immediately closed a couple of active fire stations. Let's not put our Olympia and Tumwater fire departments at that kind of risk.
Big new fees. No new service. Vote NO.
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