Collin County Residents Fight for Fire Services Ahead of Ballot Measure

Fire Service Contracts at Risk

• ⚠️ Residents living outside city limits in Collin County are facing the potential loss of fire services due to growth and strained city budgets.
• 📌 Some fire departments, serving large areas for limited funding, plan to stop providing services to rural neighbors starting in October.

Community Activism and Proposed Solutions

• 💡 Richard Hill, a resident, has been actively advocating for solutions to maintain fire service coverage for his community.
• 🗳️ He is championing the creation of an emergency services district to allow residents to vote on a dedicated tax for fire services.

County Commissioners Approve Ballot Measure

• ✅ Collin County Commissioners have agreed to put the emergency services tax proposal on the November ballot.
• 🤝 This decision aims to ensure fire service continuity, especially during the gap between the current contract expirations in October and the potential vote in November.

Impact on Homeowners

• 🏠 If fire services are lost, homeowners could face significantly higher insurance premiums or even cancellation of their homeowner coverage.
• 💰 The proposed tax is intended to provide necessary funding to help departments continue their contracts and serve these areas.