Public Safety · Granite Bay, CA
Granite Bay, Loomis Voters Weigh $375 Fire Tax Measure B on Nov. 3
The South Placer Fire District has placed Measure B on the Nov. 3 ballot for voters in Granite Bay and Loomis, proposing a $375 uniform parcel tax to fund fire and emergency services. Two of the district's six fire stations have already closed due to staffing shortages, and Chief Darin Snedeker said a third operates below national standards. The district reports losing 112% of its workforce over six years, with seven firefighter-paramedic vacancies currently forcing remaining staff to work 72+ hours per week. If Measure B fails, the district could close three additional stations, increasing emergency response times for fire and medical calls.