Proposed Lehigh fire fee postponed indefinitely

The fire commission postponed the Lehigh Acres fire fee to an indefinite date. According to Joel Guzman, it is just a temporary thing so local residence can see how the community operates without the needed budget. The fee was $100 and it would help raise millions to deal with the district losing nearly 50% of its taxable property value. "The proposed fee can be considered later if the commission wants to do so." said Richard Pringle the district attorney. "Currently, the district has two fire fighters per truck which is unsafe." said Chief Don Adams.

I understand many locals would be upset if the did put this fee into effect. Times are rough and people can't afford to be paying even more money. Once things start to shape up, I believe the plan would be a good idea. We need services that contribute to the safety of our locals. Isn't that something very important which would determine if someone wanted to move here? This could also potentially make many people leave Lehigh Acres which will hurt the city even more.

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http://www.news-press.com/article/20090827/NEWS0103/90827045/1005/ACC