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Palo Pinto ESD 2 will be implementing an ad valorem tax of 10 cents per $100 valuation, something that will help provide more staff and coverage of the area it serves.
Autumn Owens | Weatherford Democrat
Palo Pinto County Emergency Services District 2 will be implementing a 10 cent per $100 valuation ad valorem tax to provide 24/7 coverage for its residents year-round.
ESD 2, which contracts with the Santo Volunteer Fire and EMS Department, provides service to approximately 90,000 residents in the communities of Santo, Brazos and Lone Camp throughout 150 square miles.
âVolunteer hours and compensation are limited by law and the district and the Santo Volunteer Fire and EMS find themselves at a crossroads on how to maintain and increase coverage,â ESD 2 Board President Hershel Geeo said. âThere will be a need to recruit many volunteers, or a paid staff will be required. The district will use the tax revenue to convert to a 24/7/365 coverage for the ESD 2 district.â