McDonald seeks passage of safety services levy

McDONALD - Village residents are being asked to support a 4.5-mill five-year emergency safety services levy on the November general election ballot to provide needed funding for the fire and police departments. The levy is projected to generate around $310,000 annually. The additional levy would cost property owners roughly $159 per year for assessed property value of $100,000. Funds will be used for maintaining services, including round-the-clock fire and EMS staffing, as department costs rise. The levy will also provide funds to cost cover day‑to‑day operating costs, wages and equipment needs for the village’s fire…