The City of Whitewater police and fire departments will be receiving additional funding from taxpayers.
Voters approved the police and fire referendum during Tuesday’s election. The approval increases the city’s annual tax levy in order to fund five additional police officers, two cross-trained fire-and-EMS personnel, a dispatcher, and their necessary equipment. Officials say adding more public safety personnel will help the Police and Fire Departments adequately respond to calls for service and meet the growing demands of the community.
