Will Ripon’s failure to support a fire parcel tax hike prompt Manteca to drop automatic aid?
by www.mantecabulletin.com
www.mantecabulletin.com— I do not live or own property in Ripon. I cannot cast a ballot in the parcel tax election now underway in the Ripon Consolidated Fire District. That said, I feel obligated to alert those that can cast ballots about the 60,000-pound gorilla in the room. It’s not a gorilla per se.
www.mantecabulletin.com—Lathrop avoided Ripon Fire’s fate with sales tax. The City of Lathrop in 2012 saw the proverbial writing on the wall. Relying on a fire district dependent only on property taxes was severely compromising the ability to protect homes, businesses, and lives within the city limits.
www.mantecabulletin.com—DeHart sworn in as Ripon Consolidated District’s fire chief. The Ripon Consolidated Fire District swore-in Eric DeHart as the new fire chief on Monday.
Washington Examiner—Senate sends Ukraine aid to Biden’s desk with majority of GOP support. The Senate approved tens of billions in foreign aid on Tuesday, bringing to a close a congressional standoff that sharply divided Republicans over the conflict in Ukraine. Seventy-nine senators, including a decided majority of Republicans, voted to send the $95 billion defense bill to President Joe Biden’s desk. The House passed the aid on Saturday. […]