Yes on Measure U Monte Rio Fire

09/15/2022

Happy Birthday Chief Baxman!!

Happy birthday to Chief Baxman!

Thank you Steve, for all that you do for our communities and have done for many years.

If you see Steve today, give him a high five.

You might also wish make a donation to the Monte Rio Fire Services Foundation in Steve's honor by sending a check for any amount that is comfortable to:

Monte Rio Fire Services Foundation
PO Box 536
Monte Rio, CA 95462

Write Happy Birthday on the check.

02/27/2019

It's not just fires that our Fire Department is tasked with!

"A mudslide containing logs and trees is blocking several hundred yards of the Bohemian Highway in Monte Rio, Monte Rio fire Chief Steve Baxman said Tuesday afternoon."

"Flood waters also have closed another section of the Bohemian Highway, which is now expected to be closed for weeks, Baxman said."

A mudslide containing logs and trees is blocking several hundred yards of the Bohemian Highway in Monte Rio, Monte Rio fire Chief Steve Baxman said Tuesday afternoon.

12/17/2018

70.5% agreement sounds like a mandate to proceed forward. Stay tune for updates as the District moves towards implementation next year in 2019.

12/04/2018

Thank you to our voters for the confidence! With final results released today, we sit at 70.5% of voters saying "YES", which is more than enough to enact Measure U!

11/26/2018

"The all‑volunteer Monte Rio fire district campaigned on the need for three paid firefighters, new equipment and eventually a new fire station. Its tax proposal, Measure U, is ahead with 66.7 percent of the vote, a razor-thin margin that could be decided by just a dozen or more of the 359 mail ballots left to count, according to a Press Democrat analysis of election data. The current split is 460 votes in favor to 230 opposed."

Sonoma County fire officials counted on voters’ memories of the devastating 2017 fires to generate support for the tax measures.

11/17/2018

"Who won the election?
Across California, the answer is only partially clear. In Sonoma County and statewide, some races on the Nov. 6 ballot remain so close that the victor might not be known for weeks.
Here in Sonoma County, for instance, Measure U, a parcel tax in the Monte Rio fire district, has exactly two-thirds of the vote — the exact majority required for approval."

Several states, including Washington, Oregon and Arizona, allow voters a chance to fix signatures. Now California does, too.

11/05/2018

Preparing for Wildfire - https://mailchi.mp/7b6136f8f287/preparing-for-wildfire

11/05/2018

What happens if Measure U does not pass?

We will most likely be taxed whether Measure U passes or not. Measure U keeps the Monte Rio Fire Protection District (MRFPD) in the driver's seat as discussions about consolidation and new County of Sonoma resources are planned and eventually enacted. Districts with a so called, “self funding” mechanisms are most likely to receive additional funds in new programs or in terms of governance in consolidation processes.

Without Measure U, MRFPD may be absorbed by a neighboring district, which would pass on its own parcel tax to district residents.

11/04/2018

Did you know that old Cal Fire Tax is no longer active? Did you know that Chief Steve Baxman is a volunteer? Do you know what will happen if Measure U doesn't pass?

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for info on these items and more!

frequently asked questions yes on measure u monte rio fire

11/03/2018

"[Volunteer Monte Rio Chief Steve] Baxman, who was the first firefighter to get to the remote location, was at the lead of a special task force assembled Friday afternoon to respond in the event of an outbreak."

This is our VOLUNTEER Fire Chief and SuperHero first responder showing up first and coordinating efforts to fight a dangerous wildifre during a red-flag window of low humidiy and wind in Western Sonoma County. Please add your support to Measure U with a donation and or endorsement!! www.monteriofireyesonu.com

Gusting winds expected to increase through the night were just beginning to kick up as crews got the fire under control. A pool cabana was the lone destroyed structure.

11/01/2018

We need your help! As we enter the Get Out The Vote weekend before next Tuesday’s Election, it’s critical that we have the resources needed to complete our campaign plan. Your $10, $25, $50, $100, $200 donation will help us close our funding gap and pass Measure U- Help us decrease emergency response time, better prepare for wildfires, add 24/7 staffing at the fire station via 3 new paid staff, and support our local fire fighters in Norhwood, Monte Rio, Duncans Mills, Jenner and surrounding areas for mutual aid.

Volunteer Chief Steve Baxman and your neighbors need you to help pass Measure U! 👩‍🚒👨🏻‍🚒👨🏽‍🚒🚨🚒🚩❤️✅

http://monteriofireyesonu.com/

Official website for Monte Rio Fire - Yes on U 2018