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Spirit Lake Fire District Levy Fails in Bonner County Election

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What happened

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The Spirit Lake Fire District's proposal for a permanent levy to fund emergency services did not pass during the Bonner County election. The levy would have required homeowners with a $500,000 property to pay about $50 more annually to fund increased staffing and a station remodel. Because the permanent levy failed, the district must now pursue a temporary levy moving forward.

From kxly.com

Why it matters

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The failure of the permanent levy means that planned expansions and improved response times for the district are currently on hold. The district, which serves around 15,000 people, currently has response times of up to 10 minutes, and the levy would have funded two additional firefighters and 24/7 staffing at one station.

From kxly.com

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    Residents might face increased property risk or costs due to the delay in improving emergency response times.

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