FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Nevada County Consolidated Fire District?

Why is this new funding needed?

What has the District done to reduce costs?

How much money will be raised with this new funding measure?

How much is this special tax measure?

Are there any exemptions from the tax?

How will the special tax measure revenues be spent?

How long will the tax last?

Can the amount of the tax be adjusted for inflation in future years?

What will happen if this parcel tax measure does not pass?

Will any of this money go to the County or State for other needs?

Will there be public accountability and fiscal controls?

Why is Consolidated running its own election process instead of using the Nevada County Election Office to accept and tally the votes?

Who is allowed to vote in the Fire Suppression, Protection and Emergency Medical Response Services ballot measure election?

How will Consolidated ensure voters that the election will be fair and open if it is not processed by the Nevada County Elections Office?

What if I own property in the District, but I'm not registered to vote here?

Why can’t NCCFD use volunteers to reduce the cost of fire protection in the Nevada County ?

NCCFD Fire Suppression, Protection and Emergency Medical Response Services special tax timeline:

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