Massive 25% Tax Increase, Then Another 6 percent Each Year Forever

In fiscal year 2022, 61% of the budget went toward personal and benefit. After the inclease they are going up to 72%. According to average calculations of this taxpayer, the average pay for fire employees for fiscal year 2023, is $143, 564. She calls it layering which means top heavy.

This year, although we know the Commissioners neither need nor even want 25%, they have said they want to raise our fire assessment by 25% this year and 6% for years in the future. If the taxpayers push hard enough they will most likely give us a discount the first year and appoint themselves as generous, sacrificing heroes, but they don't need any of it.