Firefighter Funding
Summary
Putnam County is scrambling to figure out how to pay for skyrocketing firefighter salaries and gear costs without letting response times slip or property taxes spike. If local leaders don't find the cash soon, everyday residents might see either a dip in emergency services or a bump in their tax bills.
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Impact analysis
Your local property taxes might go up to help cover these much-needed raises and equipment upgrades for firefighters.
Local firefighters get the financial support and up-to-date gear they deserve to stay safe on the job.
Taxpayers could end up footing the bill if the county decides to raise rates to cover the budget shortfall.
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