Redmond Firefighters Association supports the Annexation of Redmond Fire and Rescue

Q:  What is annexation?
A:  If passed, ambulance and fire services would be provided by Rural Fire District #1 instead of the City of Redmond.

Q:  Would the annexation increase my taxes?
A:  No.  There will be no increase in property taxes for residents of the City of Redmond or Rural Fire District #1.

Q:  Why propose an annexation?
A:  It would preserve current levels of ambulance and fire response by stabilizing funding.

Q:  What happens to the fire stations, fire engines and ambulances?
A:  The fire stations, fire engines and ambulances would all remain the same.

Q:  How would the annexation affect the current career and volunteer firefighters?
A:  The current career and volunteers would remain the same.

Q:  Why vote on this?
A:  Only voters can approve a change in a tax base.  If the measure is approved, the City of Redmond would reduce its current tax base of $6.16 to $4.41.  The remaining $1.75 would go to Rural Fire District #1 to provide ambulance and fire services.  A charter amendment would also make the tax reduction permanent.

Q:  Who would be the governing body of the fire department?
A:  The fire department would be governed by a five-person board elected by the voters within Redmond and Rural Fire District #1.

Q:  What happens if the annexation measure is not approved?
A:  If the measure is not approved, the City of Redmond and Rural Fire District #1 would re-negotiate the current intergovernmental agreement to dissolve the relationship.

Additional Questions?

Fire Chief Tim Moor is available by phone or in person at the fire station
341 NW Dogwood Avenue
(541)504-5014