Stinson Beach voters to consider parcel tax for fire department

The challenge of funding a small fire department that serves a popular vacation destination has led to a proposed parcel tax for Stinson Beach voters to consider on the Nov. 5 ballot.

The Stinson Beach Fire Protection District has a staff of five employees and a dozen volunteers who handle fires, medical emergencies and rescue calls. They primarily serve a community of about 480 residents, but the population expands every summer.

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