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Woodside fire district officials solicits donations

Original post made on Dec 6, 2010

Taking a cue from nonprofit education foundations that support public schools, Woodside Fire Protection District officials are hoping to ease some of the district's financial strain with the support of private donations.

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Posted by Bob
a resident of Menlo Park: Downtown
on Dec 6, 2010 at 7:45 am

While creative, it seems a pretty back door way of "collecting" money. Maybe other options, instead of circling the wagons, would be to share some services with neighboring agencies like Redwood City or Menlo Park.

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Posted by member
a resident of Portola Valley: Ladera
on Dec 6, 2010 at 3:42 pm

Please have the fire district post the salaries and benefits of the personnel prior to voluntary contributions to the district.
Since there have been few or no personnel quitting, I presume they are adequately compensated.
Thank you.

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