As a past Fire Chief of this community, I am asking for your support on an issue that affects us all—the upcoming vote on the fire levy for the Bowling Green Fire Division. Whether it is a fire, a medical emergency, or a rescue situation, the Fire Division is often the first line of defense. The Fire Division provides essential all-hazard emergency services to all the citizens, students, and visitors to our wonderful community.
This vote is about ensuring that we have reliable emergency services when we need them most. The proposed new rate of 0.15% is based on a comprehensive plan developed by the City Administration. This will be an income tax and will only affect earned income.
Your approval of the fire levy means faster response times, better-trained firefighters, safer equipment, and more reliable emergency services. It means maintaining fire stations that meet the needs of modern firefighting and ensuring the safety of our firefighters by giving them the resources they need to protect us.
As the city grows, the demands for service increase but response times cannot. If the city wants to provide the best chances of survival for people and property, we need this levy to pass. The calls for service have more than doubled since the year 2000, and is projected to be over 4,000 in 2025.
A YES vote will ensure that the Bowling Green Fire Division has the funding it needs to protect lives and property.
Thank you for your support.
Stephen Meredith
Bowling Green Fire Chief, retired
