Community Survey Shows Support For Referendum To Address Fire & Rescue Staffing
On December 9, the Somers Village Board received community survey results that show a majority of Somers residents would support a $1,300,000 increase to the property tax levy to fund an additional eight full-time firefighter/paramedics to improve fire and emergency medical services.
Over 640 residents completed the survey, which means results are statistically representative of the community’s perspective with a margin of error of +/- 3.94 percent.
The Village Board is currently evaluating whether to place a referendum question on a future ballot. Additional updates about a potential referendum will be shared with the Somers community as relevant.
You can view the results of the survey at right.
Phased project
The Village is taking a phased approach to explore funding solutions and engage the community.
- Phase I: Assess funding options, including a potential referendum
- Phase II: This fall, Somers residents received a survey designed to help municipal leaders determine the best path forward.
Phases I and II are now complete, the next phase will be decided over the next Village Board Meetings.
- Phase III: If a referendum is determined to be the best path forward, the Village will provide public education about the referendum and its potential impacts on services and costs.
Additional Information
For more information you can call or email:
Somers Fire Chief, Ben Andersen at:
bandersen@somerswi.gov
262-859-2277
Village Administrator, Jim Hurley:
jhurley@somerswi.gov
262-859-2822
