The Muir Beach CSD, which oversees the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department (MBVFD), resolved to place Measure M before the voters to ensure that MBVFD can cover routine operational expenses in the future.

MBVFD has been supported by a voter approved parcel tax since 2016 (Measure L) but that has expired after 10 years. A financial analysis shows that without this parcel tax renewal the department will not be able to operate safely or effectively in the future. A community survey indicated majority support for a new tax.

Measure M establishes a 10 year $386 parcel tax – an increase of 35%. Future annual increases will be pegged to changes in the San Francisco – Bay Area Consumer Price Index to keep up with inflation. The fire department is also supported by donations from the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Association and by the Measure W transient occupancy tax as well as grants. MBVFD must have steady and sufficient operating revenue and cannot base future operations on donations and grants alone as those are not predictable income sources.

Through thrift, the department has saved enough funds to start building this year, after 30 years of efforts, a new firehouse. Firehouse construction expenses will exhaust all MBVFD reserve funds in 2026. MBVFD uses outdated equipment that is carefully maintained and kept in service. Our firefighters must have safer, more modern protective equipment. MBVFD engines will need expensive maintenance to remain in safe operation before the department can afford to replace them. MBVFD needs to outfit its new firehouse and anticipate further volunteer recruitment.

For about a dollar a day we can protect the health and safety of our volunteers and provide rapid emergency response to our tiny isolated community. WE NEED 2/3 OF VOTERS TO VOTE YES!!