Mangham Fire Chief Gary Piro is asking people to vote for the department’s parcel fee renewal on Oct. 24.
The renewal would allow the Mangham Fire District to continue collecting $100 from each home and business in the district. The parcel fee generates approximately $96,400 per year for the district. The fund are earmarked for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, maintaining and operating fire protection facilities and equipment.
“Without this fee, we just wouldn’t have a fire department,” Piro said.
“Without this renewal, we won’t have a fire district -- period,” Piro said.
He added the parcel fee currently pays for the maintenance of 14 trucks, four stations and pays the insurance for all the buildings, vehicles and equipment.