Question 1 - Election to Authorize Additional Levy

Election to authorize additional levies for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2027; July 1, 2028; July 1, 2029; July 1, 2030; and July 1, 2031, for the provision, continuation, maintenance, improvement, and expansion of countywide emergency medical services, including operations, staffing, training and workforce development, vehicles, equipment, supplies, facilities, administration, community EMS education and training, and lawful support for qualifying community emergency medical services providers and recognized EMS response partners serving Hampshire County, according to the Order of the County Commission of Hampshire County entered on the 11th day of August, 2026. The approximate net annual amount for the stated purpose is $2,173,478. The additional levy shall be on Class I property 4.75 cents; on Class II property 9.50 cents; on Class III property 19.00 cents; and on Class IV property 19.00 cents per $100 of assessed value. The County Commission may reduce, but shall not increase, these rates in any year if reduced rates will meet projected needs.