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Woodstock Fire/Rescue District seeking tax increase referendum

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Chief Michael Hill speaks about the district's budget concerns Wednesday. The district is its own taxing body, and it is seeking approval of a tax increase to help buy new engines and increase staff to make up for positions cut over the years. (Matthew Apgar)

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Chief Michael Hill speaks about the district's budget concerns Wednesday. The district is its own taxing body, and it is seeking approval of a tax increase to help buy new engines and increase staff to make up for positions cut over the years. (Matthew Apgar)

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Lt. Eric Vizanko and firefighter-paramedic Paul Heideman look through the cab of a 2008 ambulance Wednesday. (Matthew Apgar)

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Chief Michael Hill gives a presentation Wednesday to address budget concerns. The district is seeking approval of a tax increase to help buy new engines and increase staff to make up for positions cut over the years. (Matthew Apgar)

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Lt. Eric Vizanko (left) and firefighter-paramedic Jake Biederer talk about the need to maintain and replace existing engines Wednesday. (Matthew Apgar)