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DEAR EDITOR:
Our township is once again in a tough spot because of the perfect storm the fire department and township trustees have created!
As of the last tax assessment, then-trustee Doug Seeman wrote a letter to the editor in this newspaper. He explained the situation that is eerily similar to the one that faces us today. In his letter, he describes problems as thus:
1. Fire truck is old.
2. Frames are rusting
3. Water tanks are leaking.
4. Current safety standard not provided.
5. Spent more than $30,000 on equipment maintenance.
At that time, Trustee Seeman stated replacing the 6.5 mill levy with a 5.8 mill levy would allow and fund the purchase of a new fire engine every 15 years! Where did that money go?
They tell us the new fire station did not cost the taxpayers a penny! The money came from a grant. So a no-cost fire station? Where is the money going? Vote no on new taxes!
RODNEY SPRAGUE
Bristolville