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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-29 Jeannette Sanchez Charlene Way From:Chris Johnson Sent:Tuesday, July 29, 2025 6:29 PM To:Jeannette Sanchez; Clerks Comment Subject:RE: In support with one exception… Ms. Sanchez, Thank you for providing feedback on the proposed levy. Your comment has been added to the record for considera?on. More informa?on about the proposed levy can be found at h?ps://meridiancity.org/publicsafetylevy. Have a nice day. Meridian City Clerk’s Office From: Jeannette Sanchez <boise_nette74@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 5:06 PM To: Clerks Comment <comment@meridiancity.org> Subject: In support with one exception… External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. I am a resident of Meridian and am a proud homeowner. I am writing in support of funding the public safety levy with one exception. With the influx of new residents and continuing growth in our community, the need for safety and services that our first responders provide is critical now more than ever. With the exhaustion of grant funding, I find it necessary to fund the retention of the 13 firefighter positions and maintain the high standard for fast response time in emergencies. I also find it necessary to increase Officer wages in order to recruit and retain their valuable services. These certainly aren't fields our community wants to find in short supply as the need for their services continues to grow. Simply said, we NEED THEM, and I am happy to put our home's tax money to retain the quality of service we have received. I have had the privilege to see first-hand as a former employee of the City how incredibly hard our first responders' work. The men and women I have met truly have a heart for helping people. The Officers, too many to name, have always been a phone call away for questions and assistance. The SRO's that have personally helped our kiddo through school has left a lasting impression on our family. (Thank you Kortan, Dozier and others that we have been thankful to know.) I even took a CPR class from the Meridian Fire Department and most recently stumbled upon them providing education and blood pressure readings at the Senior Center. They do sooooo much in our community and provide such a variety of assistance! They are a valuable and ACTIVE part of my community. I am happy to support a levy that supports the Meridian Fire Department and the Meridian Police Department! One question, I do think we need more research and information released about the prosecution unit. Why are they now wanting Meridian to do that portion when that service has been provided by Boise for as long as we've been here if I'm not mistaken. I would need to know more about this specific 1 issue in order to fully support the levy but I am a huge supporter for the portion going toward our first responders. Thank you for your time and consideration! Jeannette Sanchez Get Outlook for iOS Get Outlook for iOS 2 1 Chris Johnson From:Jeannette Sanchez <boise_nette74@msn.com> Sent:Tuesday, July 29, 2025 5:06 PM To:Clerks Comment Subject:In support with one exception… External Sender - Please use caution with links or attachments. I am a resident of Meridian and am a proud homeowner. I am writing in support of funding the public safety levy with one exception. With the influx of new residents and continuing growth in our community, the need for safety and services that our first responders provide is critical now more than ever. With the exhaustion of grant funding, I find it necessary to fund the retention of the 13 firefighter positions and maintain the high standard for fast response time in emergencies. I also find it necessary to increase Officer wages in order to recruit and retain their valuable services. These certainly aren't fields our community wants to find in short supply as the need for their services continues to grow. Simply said, we NEED THEM, and I am happy to put our home's tax money to retain the quality of service we have received. I have had the privilege to see first-hand as a former employee of the City how incredibly hard our first responders' work. The men and women I have met truly have a heart for helping people. The Officers, too many to name, have always been a phone call away for questions and assistance. The SRO's that have personally helped our kiddo through school has left a lasting impression on our family. (Thank you Kortan, Dozier and others that we have been thankful to know.) I even took a CPR class from the Meridian Fire Department and most recently stumbled upon them providing education and blood pressure readings at the Senior Center. They do sooooo much in our community and provide such a variety of assistance! They are a valuable and ACTIVE part of my community. I am happy to support a levy that supports the Meridian Fire Department and the Meridian Police Department! One question, I do think we need more research and information released about the prosecution unit. Why are they now wanting Meridian to do that portion when that service has been provided by Boise for as long as we've been here if I'm not mistaken. I would need to know more about this specific issue in order to fully support the levy but I am a huge supporter for the portion going toward our first responders. Thank you for your time and consideration! Jeannette Sanchez Get Outlook for iOS Get Outlook for iOS