Information about Measure A
Community Update on Measure A
Apple Valley Fire Protection District Local Emergency Response/Fire Protection Continuation Measure
On August 2nd the Apple Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors unanimously placed Measure A on the November 2016 ballot, for voter consideration. If enacted, Measure A would continue local funding with a $59.88 annual rate adjustment to help reopen closed local fire stations and reduce response times.
Funds from Measure A would help address community priorities such as:
•Reduce 9-1-1 emergency response times
• Improve the ability of local firefighters to respond to several emergencies at the same time
• Improve emergency response times to meet National Fire Protection Standards
• Maintain professional fire protection for local residents
• Reopen our closed stations and providing better coverage for the entire region to reduce 9-1-1 response times to all neighborhoods
Measure A requires independent annual audits and citizens’ oversight to make sure funds are used effectively, efficiently, and locally as promised. All Measure A funds must be used locally for 9-1-1 emergency response and fire protection services—by law, these funds cannot be used for any other purpose. No funds can be taken by the State.
For more information, visit www.applevalleyfd.com. If you have any specific questions, please don’t hesitate to call (760) 247-7618.
Sincerely,
Sid Hultquist
Fire Chief
Apple Valley Fire Protection District
Related Information:
AVFPD – Frequently Asked Questions
