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Your firefighters urge you to VOTE YES on Proposition 2 if you live in Washougal or Camas. Ballots must be placed in a dropbox before 8:00 PM on November 4th or be postmarked by November 4th if you are returning your ballot by mail.
We support Proposition 2 because the formation of a Regional Fire Authority would:
AVOID REDUCED SERVICE LEVELS TO THE PUBLIC
PROVIDE TRANSPARENT FUNDING & MANAGEMENT OF YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT
MOVE YOUR FIRE DEPARTMENT CLOSER TO INDUSTRY STANDARD STAFFING AND STATE STATUTES THAT GOVERN EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
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Thank you!!! A yes vote is imperative to continue and improve upon our fire and EMS services is Camas and Washougal. Appreciate you all and the work you do to keep our community safe and to save lives.
You got my vote. Most people probably don’t understand what your job’s really are. Thank you!
Please vote yes !
Your firefighters urge you to carefully consider your vote on Proposition 2 in Camas and Washougal.
A YES vote will avoid decreased fire and EMS services, provide fiscal accountability through governance solely focused on the fire department's operation, and allow public safety to keep pace with the community's growth and needs.
If Proposition 2 fails to pass, the cities of Camas and Washougal have stated that they will not renew the interlocal agreement under which the Camas Washougal Fire Department operates. This would result in a decreased service level and continued operation of the fire department by city government. This would continue the cycle of city government underfunding your fire department and low levels of staffing.
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I voted YES!!!!!
Is this only on the Camas ballot? I do not see it on my ballot as a Washougal resident.
We already voted this down once. Why should we change our minds. Just another property tax added to our current tax for EMS. Oh, and the previous tax stays in place and doesn't go to EMS. Go figure! I fully support or first responders but this is just bad for us all. VOTE NO!!!
Local firefighter, Kaylene, is back to explain the current staffing of your fire department versus the proposed RFA staffing under Proposition 2 in Camas and Washougal.
The addition of a third firefighter on each fire engine will allow your firefighters to provide a more rapid rescue response on fire scenes, and allow all engines to be available to serve the public following critical EMS incidents.
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Voted YES!!!!
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And even more taxes
Michael, one of your local firefighters, talks about the local Unions motivations in supporting the RFA. The Union is not looking to renegotiate a new contract supporting the RFA. If the RFA fails to pass, the two cities are intending to split and form their own independent Fire departments. There will likely be firefighter layoffs if that happens. The Union is very much against outcomes that result in firefighter layoffs. Please support the future of your local Camas-Washougal Fire Department and Vote Yes on Prop 2. #camaswa #WashougalWA #clarkcountywa #washougal #camaswashington
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So answer the question of who is paying for the cost up front to start the program? Also how will these cost be covered and by who? Be transparent now.
I voted YES!!!!!! Please join me!
We already voted this down once. Why should we change our minds. Just another property tax added to our current tax for EMS. Oh, and the previous tax stays in place and doesn't go to EMS. Go figure! I fully support or first responders but this is just bad for us all. VOTE NO!!!
Your firefighters think that you deserve better than the current fire and EMS service model in Washougal and Camas. That is why we support a YES vote on Proposition 2 and the formation of a Regional Fire Authority.
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So answer the question city of Camas! Who is covering the cost of the start up of this new program and how is it covered for pay back. Be transparent now.
Then why did your union come out in support of Leslie Lewallan? Do you think it's just a coincidence all those anti-RFA "Axe the Tax" signs went up, right next to so many of Leslie's? Wonder why ? It's because the same wealthy ( anti-union by the way ) builders & developers that fund her .... are also the same ones paying for those signs & are opposed to ANYTHING that would even remotly increase their taxes. Did I mention they all, also support those so called, union busting, "right to work laws". We're you conned by a fake moderate, smooth talker, or what ?
We are set up at the park just behind Hathaway Elementary right now with free coats for kids. Sizes 7/8, 10/12 and 14/16. If your child needs a coat please come down and let them pick one out. We will be here until 1pm today (Saturday) unless we run out before that.
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