Measure H Passed! We thank all of those who helped to get the measure approved, and also our local voters for their participation and support. Registered voters in our corner of the county turned out at TWICE the rate of those elsewhere in the County, and gave Measure H a YES vote by over 82%. Thank you!

Information about the measure is below.

Ballot measure “H” on the 2024 March election ballot, titled “Improved and Enhanced Local Fire Protection, Paramedic Services and Disaster Response Initiative”, created a 1/2 cent sales tax to support funding for emergency services in Sonoma County. The primary goal of the measure is to provide for more efficient, effective, and sustainable fire response, paramedic services, and wildfire prevention and response capabilities that protect the health and safety of Sonoma County residents, business owners, and visitors.

NSCFPD has been able to put Measure H funds to good use to benefit the community. The funds are being used for:

1. Increasing our career CAL FIRE staffing so a minimum of 3 are on duty (instead of 2), 24×7, as of January 1, 2025
2. Hiring a full-time District Administrator to manage the responsibilities of the district (instead of relying on volunteers)
3. Remaining Measure H funds will be used for the North Fire Station Expansion project

Here is a summary of county-wide improvements that have occurred as a result of Measure H.

A Sea Ranch Forum regarding the sales tax measure and information about fire services on the coast was held on January 27, 2024.

Read Sea Ranch Soundings article (originally appeared in The Sea Ranch Soundings and is reprinted with permission).

The measure was developed by Sonoma County fire agencies and was put on the ballot as a signature-qualified initiative. The measure targeted specific needs and funding gaps that affect all county agencies.