Philomath Fire and Rescue officials say a five-year local operating levy on the May 19 ballot is essential to maintaining current staffing and service levels as call volumes climb and operational costs continue to rise. Measure 2-155 would authorize the district to levy 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed value beginning in the 2027-28 fiscal year and running through 2031-32. The proposed rate matches an existing bond for buildings and emergency res…
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