Cedar Hill Fire Protection District voters approved a $11.6 million bond issue, Proposition Fire, in the Aug. 4 election.
“The passage of the bond issue is a critical investment in the safety, protection and future of our community,” Chief David Jones said. “Thanks to everyone that came out today and supported our bond issue.”
According to complete, but unofficial results, Proposition Fire received 2,053 “yes” votes (65.47 percent) and 1,083 “no” votes (34.53 percent.) The measure needed a four-sevenths (57.14 percent) majority to pass.
A 29-cent tax increase comes with the passage of the bond issue, meaning the district’s tax levy moves from $1.2261 per $100 assessed valuation to $1.5161 per $100 assessed valuation.
The proposition as presented on ballots said “Shall the Cedar Hill Fire Protection District issue its general obligation bonds in the amount of $11,600,000 for the purposes of acquiring, constructing, extending, renovating, improving, replacing, furnishing and equipping fire stations and related facilities; acquiring and equipping life-saving and firefighting vehicles; and acquiring emergency rescue, fire protection and firefighting apparatus and auxiliary equipment to carry out the objectives and purposes of the district, improve emergency services and reduce response times?”
Jones said addressing facilities will be the first order of business after passage of the bond issue.
“We need to address some of the living conditions at the stations,” he said. “House 1 was built in the ’50s and needs to be remodeled. That’s going to be a top priority.”
Voters rejected the same bond issue, called Proposition Fire, in the April 8, 2025, election by just 14 votes.