McMillan Runs for Ross Town Council Amid Fire Station Funding Debate
What happened
McMillan announced her candidacy for the Ross Town Council on October 8, 2026. During the election cycle, reports criticized the record of Councilmember Julie McMillan, specifically regarding financial stewardship and public safety decisions made under her leadership. These decisions included the closure of the Ross fire station.
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Why it matters
The closure of the Ross fire station led to concerns about emergency response times and financial obligations. The council assumed a $14 million estimate to rebuild the station, while other towns like San Anselmo and Tiburon are rebuilding theirs for approximately $5 million each. Ross continues to pay millions annually for fire service without a staffed station in town.
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Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Local taxpayers might face increased costs due to the ongoing financial disparity in fire service funding.