The fire department, also known as Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 4, serves 106 square miles across north western Fort Bend County including Fulshear, Simonton and Weston Lakes, according to its website.
What residents need to know
Unofficial data shows that voters did not favor the up to 2% sales and use tax collection, with 3,947 votes for and 6,181 votes against.
The sales tax would have only affected certain areas of the district where the sales tax did not exceed the state’s maximum rate of 8.25%, officials said.
The details
The sales tax election aimed to provide the department with additional funds as its service area population continues to grow, district officials said.
The funding was also set to assist with operational costs including staff, salary increases as well as new stations and a training complex, officials previously said. The complex would feature an aquatic facility, storage facility and a mechanical bay to address vehicle repairs.
Looking back
Last November, the district’s request to collect sales tax was denied by 53.77% of the 35,777 voters, Community Impact reported.
However, last May, Cinco Ranch-area voters approved a similar sales tax proposition from the neighboring Willowfork Fire Department, also known as Fort Bend County ESD No. 2.
What's next?
For more information on Election Day coverage, visit Community Impact's voter guide. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
