The Columbia Professional Firefighters group says Columbia first responders will be in neighborhoods soon talking to residents about the importance of August’s Proposition One.
The August ballot measure is a proposed one percent sales/use tax for public safety. The Columbia Professional Firefighters political action committee supports the measure, saying passage of Proposition One will help ensure that there are enough firefighters and police to respond quickly when emergencies happen.
City manager De’Carlon Seewood tells 939 the Eagle that if voters approve Proposition One, $38-million would be generated annually and that there would be 50 additional police officers and 40 additional firefighters over four years. There are also plans for two new fire stations and a new police station.
The Columbia Professional Firefighters group says passage will help keep our community safe for years to come. Supporters say that as the city of Columbia continues to grow, so does the demand for emergency services.
The city has launched a new website aimed at providing residents with detailed information on Proposition One.