Ector County is voting on whether to create Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) to overhaul how we fund and run local fire and rescue teams. Sheriff Griffis is pushing for this change, which could mean big shifts in how your neighborhood handles emergencies.
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This measure will likely introduce a new property tax levy to provide a dedicated, stable funding stream for emergency services.
Residents in unincorporated areas stand to gain more reliable and better-funded fire and rescue response times.
Property owners will see an increase in their tax bills to cover the costs of these new districts.
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