I Support Funding Emergency Services

Vote Yes on Measure K in Albany, California!

MEASURE K - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, AND FIRE PROTECTION (EMS/ALS/FIRE PROTECTION) SPECIAL TAX
To maintain and enhance local paramedic, advanced life support, firefighting services, firefighting equipment and ambulance service; shall a measure repealing the current two special emergency services taxes and adding a new Emergency Medical Services, Advanced Life Support, and Fire Protection Special Tax on residential and commercial property at $0.074 per square foot of land, providing $1,950,000 annually, subject to CPI adjustment, until ended by voters, exempting very low-income residents, with annual independent audits, be adopted?

I’m voting yes and here's why:
We need to support our first responders, and ensure staffing is adequate for Albany Fire. But more so, our fire department absolutely deserves all of our support. It was because of them, my wife was saved and properly cared for. As was my baby son, who was not yet born when my wife had a traumatic and severe accident. Albany Fire Dept's support and services made our chaotic moment manageable. Though, I also acknowledge the immediate care was possible due to both proximity and time of day. Not every community member has the luxury of literally living within walking distance of our fire department. Let's make sure our community votes YES for Measure K!