Willard Fire District Levy Increase (August 2012)

A Willard Fire District Levy Increase measure was on the August 7, 2012 ballot in the Willard fire district area, which is in Greene County.

This measure was approved

• YES 1,637 (65.32%)a
• NO 869 (34.68%)

This measure sought to increase the current district levy by a rate of $.50 per $100 of assessed value for a continuing period of time in order to further pay for staff, operational costs and a new facility in the district.

Text of measure

The question on the ballot:

	Shall the Board of Directors of the Willard Fire Protection District of Greene County, Missouri be authorized to increase the general operating tax levy ceiling of the District by $.50 per $100 of assessed valuation for the purpose of (1) hiring full time firefighters/emergency medical personnel, (2) the construction of a facility and (3) for general operational costs of the District?