Bigfork Fire District voters are set to decide on a proposed mill levy and bond to fund a new station and improve pay for firefighters.

The proposed 20-year bond is for up to $15 million, which would cover the cost of a new fire station, and the permanent mill levy would generate $1.2 million in the first year. Bigfork Fire Public Information Officer Al Benetiz said the mill levy will go toward hiring more firefighters, equipment purchases and raising pay.

Ballots were mailed out Aug. 22 and are due back to the Flathead County Election Department by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

The fire department provides firefighting, emergency medical services and public safety services to Bigfork and the surrounding area. The fire district covers 75 square miles, while the EMS district covers 168 mil

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