Fire millage requests on the ballot in four townships, Centerville, Cleveland, Kasson, and Solon, were approved Tuesday night as more than 9,000 voters made their way to the polls to show overwhelming support for continued services. All townships are members of Cedar Area Fire and Rescue (CAFR), each determining the method of fiscally supporting the four-township department.
Greg Julian, CAFR board chair, said the fire millage proposals passing in all four townships reinforces the strong community support for the services provided by the local fire department.
“This was a renewal, and we’re on course with our spending, with a strong support in the vote that just reinforces that we’re doing the right thing and also that the citizens are paying attention. We’re thankful for them,” Julian said. “It’s very important for the renewal to pass because we run a tight budget, so the amount we’re asking for is the amount that’s needed without a whole lot of extra… and we budget for future expenses, and when the need comes, the money will be there.”
