By Michele Smith
The Times
Fire Districts Seek Levy for Ambulance Service
Permanent levy would apply to all Columbia County property tax payers
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March 15, 2018
DAYTON—Columbia County is currently one of only four counties in the state without an emergency medical services levy. That could change if a proposed ambulance levy is approved by voters in August. The levy would add 50 cents per $1,000 assessed value to county property tax rates in 2019.
The proposed levy would affect all property taxpayers in Columbia County, including those in Fire Districts 1, 2 and 3. Fire District 2 residents in Walla Walla County would not be affected.
A supermajority of 60% yes votes is required to pass the levy. If passed, the levy will raise a projected amount...
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