Results from all precincts released by the board of elections show more than 86% of voters voted in favor of the fire levy, and more than 72% voted for the health levy.
The fire levy will continue cost the owner of a $100,000 house $105 per year, and is expected to generate $240,000 annually. The city’s fire department is funded by levies, which go toward covering salaries of emergency personnel, purchasing equipment for firefighters and funding the purchase of vehicles, among other expenses.
The levy will continue to cover salaries, staff vehicle upkeep and more. From helmet to boot, it costs roughly $4,000 to equip a firefighter with his or her gear, fire chief Steve Trusty said in April.
The health levy, which will fund health services for New Carlisle residents through the city’s general fund, costs the owner of a $100,000 home $35, and it would generate $76,000 annually.
Credit: Bill Lackey
Credit: Bill Lackey
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