SACRAMENTO
– George Runner will hold two telephone townhalls in July regarding the
confusing and controversial Fire Prevention Fee. The first townhall, on
Monday, July 15 at 6 p.m., will be for residents of Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Siskiyou, Shasta, and Tehama counties. A week later, on Tuesday July 23 at 6 p.m., a second event will be held for residents of Placer, Sierra, Nevada, and Yuba counties.
“Many
of my constituents have expressed concern about the fairness and cost
of this new tax,” Runner said. “As their elected taxpayer advocate, it’s
important for me to hear their concerns and keep them apprised of the
latest developments.”
These
upcoming townhalls are co-sponsored by State Senators Ted Gaines and
Jim Nielsen and Assemblymembers Brian Dahle and Dan Logue. They are part
of a series of regional townhalls Senator Runner is holding for
taxpayers throughout his district.
During
the call, Runner and other participating elected officials will discuss
the latest fire “fee” news, including the lawsuit and pending
legislation, and answer questions from callers.
If you'd like to participate, please register at least 24 hours before the event at boe.ca.gov/townhall or by calling one of the phone numbers listed below:
July 15th Event
Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Siskiyou, Shasta, and Tehama counties.
Register at online at boe.ca.gov/townhall or by calling (916) 445-3032.
July 23rd Event
Placer, Sierra, Nevada, and Yuba counties.
Register at online at boe.ca.gov/townhall or by calling (916) 324-4970.
Taxpayers who pre-register will receive a telephone call at the start of the event inviting them to connect to the townhall.
Nearly
800,000 California property owners—about half of whom Runner
represents—must pay the annual Fire Prevention Fee. The “fee” was
enacted by the Legislature and signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown
in 2011.
