Fire Rescue Assessment

Urged the commission to vote no on the fire fee, warning that residents cannot afford it.

Argued against the fire assessment fee, noting it places an unfair burden on long-time residents who have supported the city for decades.

Questioned the math behind the fire fee and asked why the fire budget has grown so dramatically.

Suggested looking into state grants or adjusting local sales tax rather than hitting homeowners with new fees.

Called the proposed fire fee an outrageous money grab that hurts seniors on fixed incomes.

Asked the commission to reject the fire fee and suggested funding fire services through impact fees or budget savings instead.

Praised firefighters but expressed concern that adding a new fee during economic uncertainty hurts homeowners.

Stated the fire fee heavily penalizes long-term residents and seniors whose social security barely increased.

Argued that the fire fee shifts the tax burden onto long-term homeowners who bought modest homes decades ago.

Warned that the fire fee would nearly double the fire budget and urged the commission to vote against it.

Asked the city not to rush the fire fee and encouraged the department to pursue national accreditation.

Criticized the hefty tax bills in Deltona and urged the commission to tighten its budget instead of raising taxes.

Thanked the commission for not passing the fire fee tonight but urged vigilance so it doesn't return next year.

Expressed concern about the size of the fire station bond and urged waiting until after the November property tax vote.

Stated she has lived in Deltona since 1989 and has never seen a fire fee, urging a 'no' vote.

Asked the commission to vote no as a senior citizen on a fixed income.

Stated simply: 'No new taxes, no new taxes, and no new taxes.'