Garden Valley Fire District Proposed Levy Community Meeting
Feb 23, 2026
Dear Garden Valley Fire Protection District Taxpayers,
The Garden Valley Fire Protection District would like to thank all residents who participated in the November levy election. We recognize and respect the outcome of that vote and acknowledge that a majority of voters did not support the proposed levy increase of $475,000.
Following the election, we have carefully reviewed community feedback and reassessed the district’s most immediate operational needs. In response, the Board voted to propose a reduced levy of $186,150. This request is narrowly focused on supporting the district’s “On-call program”.
The On-call program is a critical component of the district’s ability to respond to emergencies. Funding from this levy would be used to ensure that highly trained firefighters and EMTs are available to respond when called, helping maintain reliable emergency services for the Garden Valley community.
In the near future, the district will be releasing additional information regarding this levy request. That information will be shared publicly so taxpayers can fully understand the purpose, scope, and financial impact before any future vote.
GVFPD remains committed to fiscal responsibility, transparency, and responsiveness to taxpayer concerns. We appreciate the continued engagement of our community and the opportunity to serve the residents of the Garden Valley Fire Protection District.
Sincerely,
Garden Valley Fire Protection District
