How much funding does Bethel Park Fire Department need?
As you probably know, Bethel Park passed a dedicated fund act to support the fire company. However, we continue to receive yearly letters requesting funding for its support.
Is the dedicated funding tax insufficient? Initially, we were told that only 50 percent of the residents voluntarily supported the fund drive. Now, they receive 100 percent through the dedicated funding plus 50 percent (I guess) through the yearly letter drive. How much do they need?
I have and always will support the needs of the Bethel Park Fire Department. They do a great job, but if they need additional funds, then it should be through council raising the dedicated tax and not through any additional yearly letter campaign for funds that some people will/will not support. Any clarification on this matter for the residents of Bethel Park would be greatly appreciated.
Jim Mitterer
Bethel Park