Invest in Your Safety

Yes on Measure B

Measure B ensures South Placer fire fighters are trained and ready to respond, that there are enough trained fire fighters on duty, and that critical lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and replaced. That's what makes South Placer safer.

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Nov 3, 2026
General Election

South Placer Measure B has earned support across party lines, with endorsements from elected leaders, political organizations, and public safety professionals who share a commitment to protecting our communities.

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The Challenge We Face

When You Call 911, Seconds Matter.

Granite Bay and Loomis families depend on experienced emergency responders, critical lifesaving equipment, advanced training, and emergency resources positioned throughout the community.

Measure B is about protecting the emergency response our families, homes, and businesses depend on.

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The Measure B Investment

What Measure B Means for Your Safety

01

Keep Experienced Emergency Responders Ready

Most South Placer Fire calls are medical emergencies. When seconds matter, experience matters. Measure B helps keep experienced emergency responders ready when families need them most.

02

Keep Critical Lifesaving Equipment Ready

Fire fighters and emergency medical responders need dependable equipment that is ready to perform when your family calls 911. Measure B helps keep critical lifesaving equipment maintained and ready.

03

Keep Fire Fighters and Emergency Resources Close to Our Neighborhoods

Where emergency resources are located matters. Measure B helps strengthen emergency coverage and keep fire fighters and emergency resources available throughout Granite Bay and Loomis.

04

Support Advanced Emergency Training

Fires, medical emergencies, wildfires, rescues, and other incidents are increasingly complex. Advanced training helps ensure responders are prepared before the emergency happens.

The Cost, Clearly Explained

One District. One Consistent Rate.

Measure B replaces the existing patchwork of fire-protection taxes and assessments with a consistent districtwide funding structure. For single-family residential properties:

Area
Current
Under Measure B
Loomis
Approximately $406
$375
Granite Bay
$70
$375
Local Control & Accountability

Local Funding. Local Emergency Response.

Measure B invests in your safety by providing dedicated, locally controlled funding to help ensure the South Placer Fire District has the emergency responders, lifesaving equipment, and emergency resources needed to keep Granite Bay and Loomis safe.

Stays Local

Measure B revenue stays with South Placer Fire.

Dedicated to Fire and EMS

Funds are dedicated to protecting local fire and emergency medical services.

Public Accountability

Measure B includes public reporting and accountability requirements for how funds are collected and spent.

Why It Matters

Local funding. Local control.

Stays Local

One Fund, One District

Measure B replaces an outdated patchwork of funding mechanisms with one consistent districtwide structure. Every dollar raised stays local. Neighboring communities have already seen what can happen when local fire agencies can no longer maintain independent emergency services. Measure B keeps South Placer's emergency response locally controlled.

Dedicated

No Other Agency Can Touch It

No other local, county, state, or federal agency can use Measure B funds for any other purpose.

The Risk

What's at Risk

Without Measure B, South Placer Fire will continue facing challenges maintaining experienced emergency responders, critical lifesaving equipment, advanced training, and emergency resources throughout the community. The issue is the emergency response Granite Bay and Loomis families depend on when they call 911.

Vote Yes on Measure B!

Your South Placer Fire

Your South Placer Fire Fighters

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Frequently Asked Questions

What voters are asking.

What is Measure B?
Measure B establishes one uniform, districtwide funding rate for the South Placer Fire Protection District, replacing an outdated patchwork of funding mechanisms with a single, consistent structure dedicated to fire and emergency medical response.
Why Is Measure B Needed?
South Placer Fire provides fire protection and emergency medical services in a community where most calls involve medical emergencies, equipment is aging and increasingly expensive to replace, and emergency coverage has been reduced in recent years. Measure B provides locally controlled funding to help protect experienced emergency responders, critical lifesaving equipment, advanced training, and emergency coverage throughout Granite Bay and Loomis.
What does Measure B actually pay for?
Measure B provides locally controlled funding for fire fighter training and readiness, emergency response resources, and the maintenance and replacement of critical lifesaving equipment. These investments help strengthen the emergency response Granite Bay and Loomis families depend on.
Does Measure B Money Stay Local?
Yes. Measure B establishes dedicated, locally controlled funding for South Placer fire and emergency medical services.
What happens if Measure B doesn't pass?
Without Measure B, South Placer Fire will continue facing challenges maintaining experienced emergency responders, critical lifesaving equipment, advanced training, and emergency resources throughout the community. The issue is the emergency response that Granite Bay and Loomis families depend on when they call 911.
What specifically would this funding pay for?
Measure B helps keep experienced emergency responders ready, protect critical lifesaving equipment, keep fire fighters and emergency resources close to our neighborhoods, and support advanced emergency training for the responders our community depends on.
How Much Will Measure B Cost?
For single-family residential properties, current rates are approximately $406 a year in Loomis and $70 a year in Granite Bay. Under Measure B, both would move to a consistent $375 a year, replacing the existing patchwork of fire-protection taxes and assessments with one uniform districtwide rate.
How Will Measure B Funds Be Accounted For?
Measure B funds are dedicated exclusively to South Placer fire and emergency medical services, with public reporting and accountability requirements to help ensure funds are spent as intended.
What Does Measure B Mean for Emergency Response?
Measure B helps protect the experienced emergency responders, critical lifesaving equipment, advanced training, and emergency resources Granite Bay and Loomis families depend on when they call 911.
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November 3, 2026 · Invest in Your Safety

Your support helps us reach South Placer voters, explain why Measure B matters, and show how a YES vote is an investment in the emergency response Granite Bay and Loomis families and businesses depend on.

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