Prop 310 would create tax to help fund rural Arizona fire districts

  • Source: KTAR News 92.3 FM
  • Published: 09/28/2022 12:00 AM

Arizona voters will get to vote on 10 ballot initiatives in the Nov. 8 general election, including Proposition 310, which would levy a sales tax to establish a Fire District Safety Fund. If it passes, Prop 310 would create a 0.1% statewide sales tax for the next 20 years to provide funding for the state fire districts. A vast majority of the districts are in rural areas. The funding would be distributed to districts on a monthly basis. Proponents say the tax would be a small price to pay for better fire services, while opponents say it would be an unnecessary burden on taxpayers statewide. Will Humble, executive director for the Arizona Public Health Association and former director of the Arizona Department of Health Services, supports the proposed tax, which comes out to 10 cents for every $100 spent.



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