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Custer County Faces Loss of Local Ambulance Service Funding

1 report, 1 independent Updated Thu 00:00
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What happened

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Voters in Custer County rejected ballot issue 6A, which would have increased property taxes to fund emergency medical services and bring the Wetmore area into the West Custer County Hospital District. As a result, the donated EMS response currently provided to the Wetmore area is set to end on January 1. Rich Smith, Sheriff of Custer County, expressed concern over the lack of an agreed-upon backup plan for medical emergencies in the area.

From kktv.com

Why it matters

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The rejection of the tax measure removes potential property tax revenue for Custer County. Without the dedicated funding, the Sheriff's office might be forced to absorb operational costs for emergency medical services, increasing public safety risks for the county.

From kktv.com

Who's involved

  • Rich SmithSheriff of Custer County, who is concerned about the lack of emergency medical services.
  • Custer CountyThe county where the ballot measure failed and ambulance service may cease.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Custer CountySpeculative

    The county could face increased public safety risk due to the loss of potential property tax revenue.

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The entities involved

  • Rich Smith

    college basketball player (2024–202_) Abilene Christian

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  • Custer County

    county in Colorado, United States

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Coverage

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