Emergency Medical Services District No. 1 Proposition 1: permanent EMS property tax levy (up to $0.50 per $1,000)

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Proposition Authorizing a Permanent Regular Emergency Medical Services Property Tax Levy Emergency Medical Services District No. 1, Klickitat County, provides emergency medical services to residents and visitors within the District. The District operates and maintains emergency medical vehicles, facilities, equipment, and employs trained emergency medical personnel necessary to respond to medical emergencies. This proposition would authorize Emergency Medical Services District No. 1 to levy a permanent regular emergency medical services property tax at a rate not to exceed $0.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation of taxable property within the District. If approved by voters, revenue from this levy would be used exclusively for the provision of emergency medical services, including related personnel costs, training, service contracts, emergency medical equipment, supplies, vehicles, facilities, and other costs necessary to maintain and provide emergency medical services.