Adams County Fire District 5 is asking residents for an increase in the district’s tax assessment, called a levy lid lift, to help make up for the loss of the contract between the district and the city of Othello. The fire pictured was on property in the district west of Othello.
July 1, 2025
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July 1, 2025 6:03 p.m.
ACFD 5 considering levy lid lift request
OTHELLO -— Adams County Fire District 5 residents are being invited to the July 8 commission meeting to discuss a proposal to raise the district’s tax assessment, called a levy lid lift. Fire District 5 Chief Tom Salsbury said the increase will replace money the district will lose when its contract with the city of Othello expires in May 2026.