Voters in Lakewood and University Place will decide in November if they want a fire benefit charge to replace the current tax-based maintenance and operations levy.
LAKEWOOD, Wash. — West Pierce Fire and Rescue has been funded by property tax levies for around 50 years, but this November, residents in Lakewood and University Place in Pierce County will have something new on their ballot.
West Pierce Fire and Rescue is asking voters to consider a fire benefit charge that would replace one of their current levies.
The ballot measure is not asking for more funding, it would just change how the department receives the
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