Westminster voters consider ballot measure that would increase sales tax to help revamp fire department

WESTIMINSTER, Colo. — Westminster firefighters hope to upgrade their aging fire stations if voters approve ballot measure 3C, which would increase sales tax in the city.

The measure would implement a 0.5% sales tax increase, adding $0.05 for every $10 spent. The tax would generate an additional $19 million annually for the fire department.

It's addressing a need that we've had for quite a while," said firefighter August Rasche, a local firefighter's union board member.

Rasche said the additional revenue would provide the following:

45 new firefighters and paramedics
two ambulances and fire engines
two new fire stations
renovation of the current three stations



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