Posts Tagged ‘Tax levy’
‘Pretty Awestruck’ By Voter Support, Rivercom Director Says On Levy Renewal
Voters this week passed levies that affect those living in Chelan and Douglas Counties. Levies that improve communications for first responders and the public and transportation needs throughout the two-county area. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreCascade Medical Center Asking Upper Valley Voters To Renew EMS, Ambulance Tax Levy
A levy is up for renewal in the Upper Wenatchee Valley. A levy that could make the difference between life or death during a medical emergency, as Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreChelan Fire Commissioner Tom Peters Resigns Over ‘Broken’ Fire District System
Chelan County Fire District 7’s Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Tom Peters sent a letter to his fellow commissions Monday announcing his resignation from the board, effective immediately. Peters said at the outset of his term he said he would serve as long as he continued to help improve Chelan Fire & Rescue, and…
Read MoreVoters Approve Chelan County Fire District #1 Levy Lift – A Chat with Mike Burnett
On the primary election ballot this week voters in the greater Wenatchee area – Chelan County Fire District #1 – passed with 74% approval a tax levy increase from $1.37 per $1,000 of accessed property value to $1.42. KOHO’s Dan Langager talks about where that new revenue is headed with Fire Chief Mike Burnett.
Read MoreVoters Approve Chelan County Fire District #3 Levy Lift – A Chat with Kelly O’Brien
On the primary election ballot this week voters in the greater Leavenworth area – Chelan County Fire District #3 – passed with 78% approval a tax levy increase from $0.39 per $1,000 of accessed property value to $1.00. KOHO’s Dan Langager talks about where that new revenue is headed with Fire Chief Kelly O’Brien.
Read MorePrimary Election Results for Chelan, Douglas Counties
Primary election day was yesterday in Washington state. Locally, several city council and hospital board candidates, as well as fire district levies were on the ballot. Dan Langager recaps the results for you on the KOHO Morning Show.
Read MorePrimary Election – Chelan County Fire Districts 1 & 3 Levy Lifts
Primary election day is now one week away. Voters must get their ballots postmarked or placed in an official ballot box by 8 p.m. In Chelan County, two fire districts are asking their residents for an increase in the property tax levy that funds their firefighting programs and staff. KOHO’s Dan Langager reports.
Read MoreAbove-Average Fuels Lead to Above-Average Fire Season Start
Chelan County Fire District #1 Fire Chief Mike Burnett joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studio to talk about this year’s fire season so far and how the wet spring lead to an increase in grasses and other fuels. Burnett also recaps the Spartan Fire that started two weeks ago south of Malaga and looks…
Read MoreA Summer of River Rescues, Possible Levy Lift for Leavenworth Fire District
Chelan County Fire District #3 Fire Chief Kelly O’Brien joins Dan Langager to talk about properties on Icicle and Freund Canyon Roads annexed into the fire district this week, the large number of river rescues so far this summer and a tax levy increase on this August’s ballot for residents in the district and how…
Read MoreThree Rivers Hospital Asks Voters for Big Improvements Levies
Registered voters inside the Three Rivers Hospital taxing district are being asked to approve two propositions that would fund necessary equipment and infrastructure improvements. Three Rivers Hospital serves Brewster and surrounding communities, including portions of Douglas County, Methow Valley, Pateros, Mansfield and Bridgeport. Dan Langager reports on the levy rate and what improvements the funding would…
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