HARRISON, Ark. – Harrison Fire Chief Linda DeWald aims to update her fire equipment after the latest half-cent sales tax was approved by Harrison voters.
She says the stations older engines make it costly for the department’s tight budget to maintain the vehicles:
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Chief DeWald says she thankful that city residents realized a need to help out the fire department as well as the police department:
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The sales tax was approved in a tight race with 699 in support of the tax and 629 against.