Local Option Levy: Measure 22-202 on the May 21, 2024 Ballot
If proposed Measure 22-202 is passed by voters, it would be in effect for a five-year fiscal period, starting from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029. Proposed Measure 22-202 would provide fire services, with tax revenues funding the operations of the Lebanon Fire District. Any future proposed measures would be subject to a vote of the people.
If proposed Measure 22-202 passes, it would provide the following services:
- Hire 6 additional firefighters for our emergency response team.
- Replace aging equipment, including fire engines and ambulances.
- Address declining response times with the goal of providing efficient assistance during emergencies.
- Enhance our capacity to respond to emergencies in a wide range of fire and emergency situations.
- Broaden our non-emergency services, including community outreach programs focusing on public education, disaster preparedness, and wildfire readiness.
- Offer mutual aid to local partners and respond effectively to state conflagrations, reinforcing our emergency support network.
- Bridge revenue gaps from insurance companies related to ambulance services, securing the financial stability of our emergency response system.
If proposed Measure 22-202 does not pass, the intended services would not be provided, and property taxes would not be increased.
Cost of proposed Measure 22-202, if passed:
Proposed Measure 22-202 would cost homeowners $0.75 per $1,000 of assessed property value. The owner of a home assessed at $200,000 would pay $12.50 per month or $150 per year.
If proposed Measure 22-202 passes, it is expected to generate approximately $2.04 million in 2024-25, $2.10 million in 2025-26, $2.16 million in 2026-27, $2.23 million in 2027-28, and $2.29 million in 2028-29. This adds up to a total of approximately $10.82 million over the course of five years.
