Learn about $2 million bond proposal Thursday

The first public informational meeting on Kootenai County Fire and Rescue's proposed $2 million bond issue will be next Thursday at 6 p.m. at the agency's administration building, 5271 E. Seltice Way, next to the National Guard armory.

The other is on Thursday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at the same site.

The bond would allow KCFR to complete a training facility, remodel its administration building and implement station and equipment upgrades.

KCFR's district includes Post Falls, Stateline, Huetter, Dalton Gardens, Fernan Village and Wolf Lodge. If the measure receives the two-thirds approval it needs, taxpayers in the district won’t see an actual increase in their taxes because an existing bond will be paid off as the new bond begins to take effect. However, the owner of a $250,000 home would see a property tax decrease of about $18 a year if the measure fails.

The bond vote is Aug. 3. - Brian Walker