Rachel Rosen reports on the two Oak Harbor measures on the November ballot.
Oak Harbor residents will notice something unusual on the ballot this year — two separate measures to fund one goal.
The Oak Harbor Fire Department is asking for an increase in property taxes for the first time in 33 years. Two separate propositions — a levy lid lift and an excess levy, or bond — will together fund a new fire station and the employees to staff it, as well as updated equipment.
For more information on the two ballot measures, see the City’s website: http://www.oakharbor.org/firelevy. Below is a playlist on the City’s YouTube Channel showing excerpts from City Council deliberations over the measures.
