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To: Brevard County Boar of County Commissioners and the Citizens of Brevard County
End Hidden Fees; Fund Safety Fairly with One Cent Sales Tax
Ballot Summary:
Shall Brevard County implement a 1-cent sales tax to fund fire services, emergency medical services (EMS), and ocean lifeguards, replacing fire assessment fees, impact fees, and other existing funding sources for these services?
All revenue will be dedicated solely to providing fire protection services, EMS services, including 911 ALS transport, and funding year-round lifeguards, ensuring stable, long-term funding for emergency response across the county.
☐ YES – Approve the 1-cent sales tax to replace current fees and provide dedicated public safety funding.
☐ NO – Keep the existing funding structure, including current fees.
Why is this important?
Keeping our community safe is a top priority. Right now, fire services, EMS, and lifeguards' funding comes from fire assessment fees, impact fees, and other charges that fall on property owners. But there is a better way.
This November, you can vote on a 1-cent sales tax dedicated exclusively to public safety. This funding will:
✔ Fully fund fire, EMS, and lifeguard services countywide
✔ Eliminate fire assessment fees and impact fees, so property owners are not paying twice
✔ Ensure everyone contributes, not just homeowners, but also visitors and businesses
✔ Provide stable, long-term funding for faster response times and improved emergency services
This is not a new tax, and it is a smarter way to fund public safety. By shifting to a small sales tax, we ensure that everyone who benefits from these life-saving services helps pay for them, instead of relying on a system that unfairly burdens property owners.
Together, we can create a fair, sustainable funding system that keeps our firefighters, paramedics, and lifeguards ready to serve without charging homeowners unnecessary fees.