Fire levy lid lift sought

CHENEY — Fire District No. 3 is asking voters to support a levy lid lift in the Aug. 1 election.

Voters are asked to support a levy of $1.50 for every $1,000 of assessed property value.

The levy is currently at $1.22, the lowest amount in a decade, officials said, noting it is primary funding source for all Fire District No. 3 operations and equipment.

Some of the agency’s emergency response vehicles and other equipment are more than 25 years old becoming costly to maintain, official said, justifying the request.

The previous levy lid lift failed to pass, official said, noting it remains a priority for personnel trying to protect rural areas from fires.