Proposition EMS
Vote on April 7, 2026
What Will Your Ballot Say?
Shall Big River Ambulance District impose a sales tax of an additional one-half (1/2) percent for the purpose of providing revenues for the operation of the Big River Ambulance District and the total property tax levy on properties in the Big River Ambulance District shall be reduced annually by an amount which reduces property tax revenues by an amount equal to fifty percent of the previous year's revenue collected from this sales tax?
Frequently Asked Questions About Proposition EMS
What Does Proposition EMS Do?
If passed, Proposition EMS will reduce the property tax for district residents and split the financial burden of funding Big River Ambulance District between residents and non-residents by pulling the required funds from sales tax.
This alternative funding source will also provide:
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Maintain the latest emergency medical equipment
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Provide long-term financial stability for the district
No sales tax applies to common necessities, such as:
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Gasoline / Diesel Fuel
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Qualifying Grocery Purchases
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Prescription Medications and Various Medical Equipment
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Many Agricultural Products
How much will my property tax be reduced?
How much money residents will save on their property taxes is determined by the assessed value of their home. If Proposition EMS passes, resident property taxes can drop to the approximate values listed in the table below.
Assessed Value | Current Payment | If Passed NEW Payment | Savings Per Year |
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$30k House | $162 | $126 | $36 |
$40k House | $216 | $168 | $48 |
$50k House | $270 | $210 | $60 |
$75k House | $405 | $315 | $90 |
$100k House | $540 | $420 | $120 |
$200k House | $1090 | $840 | $240 |
How Will This Affect Residents In Our Community?
Passing Proposition EMS will reduce property taxes for district residents, and sales tax will instead fund essential services like the Big River Ambulance District, plus:
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Skilled medics who receive comprehensive training to keep them up to date on the latest medical innovations
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Presents the district with the opportunity to potentially lower the normal bill connected to being transported by one of our district’s ambulances.
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Add three high-quality paramedics to our staff who can man a fourth ambulance, which will be available to the residents of our district 24/7/365.
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Proposition EMS will open up funding for a variety of programs and efforts facilitated through the Big River Ambulance District, such as:
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A community-based paramedic program that will provide comprehensive emergency services to our residents, plus in-home visits for non-emergencies
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Will keep the Big River Ambulance District in accordance with the latest innovations and guidelines in modern medicine
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Finance staffing for a fourth ambulance that can keep up with Big River Ambulance District’s increased call volume
Proposition EMS will also open conversations considering the possibility of lowering the cost for the use of an ambulance.
Cast Your Vote On Proposition EMS On April 7, 2026
The Big River Ambulance District is dedicated to providing reliable and comprehensive emergency medical care to the residents of our district. When the unexpected happens, our residents deserve the highly qualified care of well-trained paramedics and a fleet of four reliable ambulances prepared to do everything necessary to keep our community safe and healthy.
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