Vote Yes on 29-180
To Help Get Emergency Responders To You
In an emergency, every second counts. Vote yes on 29-180 to update our emergency communications system to ensure first responders can keep us safe.
Right now our county’s communications system is obsolete and insufficient to support our public safety and emergency response needs. The age of the system creates gaps in communication that put us all at risk when we need emergency response quickly - like a natural disaster, a major crime, or a multi-vehicle crash.
Why 29-180 is Needed
Law enforcement, 9-1-1 dispatch, local firefighters, and paramedics all rely on this system.
The current communications system is made of components that are 20 and 30 years old. Wear and tear has created gaps in coverage and communications between first responders, impacting response times and making it harder to coordinate in an emergency. This is particularly concerning given Tillamook’s residents are significantly older than the average, and living on the coast puts us at greater risk for extreme weather-related emergencies.
It is time to update the system. Many of the replacement parts for the existing system are no longer manufactured, forcing the county to try to find them secondhand on eBay or Craigslist. The longer we wait, the harder it is for emergency responders to do their job and keep us safe.
What 29-180 Will Do
Proceeds from the bond measure will pay for repairs and updates to the system, restoring coverage reliability for emergency response around the county. Upgrades will result in:
More consistent coverage throughout the diverse terrain and remote parts of the county
Better signal quality to help first responders communicate clearly
Improved response times through simultaneous transmissions to first responders
More coordinated communications across public safety agencies and medical care providers
Tax dollars raised through the bond will be accountable to the taxpayers through annual audits and a citizen oversight committee.
Who’s Supporting the Bond
“Our community is aging and like many seniors here, I feel lucky to live at the coast. I appreciate the hard work of our first responders to keep us safe and provide aid when we need it. I will be voting for the bond to help them look out for people across this community and I hope you do too.”
— Manzanita City Council President Linda Kozlowski
“Our firefighters depend on real-time information when responding to all types of emergencies. From page out to on-scene, and throughout the incident firefighters rely on the radio system to be able to operate efficiently, effectively, and safely. Please vote for this November’s bond measure so they can continue to offer the highest level of service possible and keep themselves safe while doing it.”
— Retired Chief of Oceanside-Netarts Fire District Tim Carpenter
“When a 911 call is received, every second counts. Our first responders need the most accurate information right now – every time. The nature of emergency calls for service can often change in seconds, from a routine public assist to a life and death situation.”
— Tillamook County Sheriff Joshua Brown
“In an emergency, the time it takes to get you to the hospital for critical care can save a life. Paramedics depend on reliable communications with doctors to treat you in the field, as well as for safe transport over the Coast Range when higher levels of care are needed. November’s bond will help keep them connected when they are caring for you.”
— Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson
We are a group of local residents committed to ensuring our public agencies have the tools they need to keep us safe. Supporters of the bond include:
Tillamook County Commissioner Doug Olson
Tillamook County Sheriff Joshua Brown
Manzanita City Council President Linda Kozlowski
Oceanside-Netarts Fire District Chief Tim Carpenter (Retired)
Adventist Health Tillamook President Eric Swanson
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