Philomath Fire and Rescue levy heads to May ballot

Philomath Fire and Rescue levy heads to May ballot

Philomath Fire and Rescue will be asking voters to approve a five-year local option operating levy on the May 19 ballot, a measure the district says is necessary to maintain current staffing levels and emergency response capabilities as call volume continues to climb. The proposed levy would take effect in July 2027, stepping in as the district’s existing capital bond expires. Voters approved that $3.5 million bond in May 2016 by a 62%-38% margi…