San Miguel Fire District Issues
Four years ago our district was facing a financial crisis. That board wisely contracted with CAL FIRE, saving the taxpayers millions, as we went from a three year $5,000,000 budget shortfall to a 3-year $3,000,000 budget SURPLUS. At the same time, we provided a world-class fire department with reliable response times and highly-trained emergency service personnel. In an irresponsible 4-3 vote, the current board used a flawed in house study to support a stand-alone district with hidden costs and infrastructure needs that will significantly increase the funding of maintaining necessary services. We the taxpayer gets stuck with the bill.