Voters to select fire district (more)
Kanecountyconnects.com has published an open letter from Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District Chief Kelly P. Callaghan regarding the upcoming ballot initiative that could affect fire district coverage for some residents.
- Editor’s Note: The following is a guest opinion piece from Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District Fire Chief Kelly P. Callaghan.
Dear Editor,
With the upcoming November 4, 2014, referendum, the newly formed Fox River & Countryside Fire/Rescue District has been facing increased scrutiny and criticism in the media. As one of their letters noted, “Change tends to bring out strong emotion.†That’s certainly true—especially when it involves your hard-earned tax dollars.
Drew Frasz, our Kane County Board representative, recently wrote in a Letter to the Editor, “Many government bodies have struggled with declining revenues over the last few years, but hostile takeovers of areas that have been well-served by fiscally responsible agencies is not something I support.†We couldn’t agree more. This isn’t just about convenience or efficiency—it’s about responsibility and long-term financial stability.
The Fox River Fire/Rescue District is pushing for a disconnection because they need more rooftops to pay off their $4.4 million debt. This isn’t about public safety—it’s about money. If they truly cared about public safety, they wouldn’t have repeatedly tried to block the Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District from opening a station in Lily Lake to better serve the community. They wouldn’t have also worked to silence the voices of the villages of Elburn and Lily Lake, which have consistently supported the district that has protected them for over 132 years.
Are you prepared to take on $4.4 million in debt? If you vote to disconnect from Elburn Fire, that’s exactly what this referendum is asking you to do. In the long run, you and your family will be the ones footing the bill—not just for the debt, but for all the new equipment and personnel needed to keep up with the demands of a newly formed district.
While Fox River has continued to accumulate debt since its creation, the Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District has remained debt-free, transparent, and fiscally responsible. Their budget doesn’t add up—and that’s a problem for all of us.
Let the facts speak for themselves. Let your voice be heard. Don’t let a financially unstable district make decisions for you.
PLEASE VOTE NO on November 4!
Kelly P. Callaghan
Fire Chief, Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District
Thanks, Dan
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