Fire merger on ballot

Tuesday is the deadline to cast votes for two fire district measures in Mason County on the special election ballot.

Grapeview Fire District 3 is proposing to merge with Central Mason Fire District 5 to provide fire and emergency medical services to areas served by the two districts.

West Mason Fire District 16 is proposing a property tax levy of 50 cents or less per $1,000 of assessed valuation for six years, beginning this year, for emergency medical services.

Both need a simple majority to pass.

Ballot drop boxes for the special election are at Mason County offices Building 1 at 411 N. 5th...