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Fire Referendum Quick Facts

Just The Facts

  • Winfield Fire District has seen 170% increase in call volume since 1991
  • Voters have not passed a referendum in over 30 years, but costs AND workload have increased significantly.
  • Railroad traffic has increased, causing more frequent crossing blocks.
  • Vehicles break down frequently

Emergency Calls by Year

Calls and Responses by Location

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What Is the True Cost?

We are often asked how property taxes will be affected by passing the referendum...the truth? It could cost you more to be reassigned to a neighboring fire protection district than it would be to vote YES for this referendum.

Tax Rate Comparison by District

The below table compares the taxes paid to the fire district based on the value of your home:

Home Value Current WFPD Proposed WFPD Warrenville Carol Stream West Chicago
Tax Rate 0.3637 0.6469 0.6161 0.7694 09.295
$150,000 $181.85 $323.45 $308.05 $384.70 $464.75
$200,000 $242.47 $431.27 $410.73 $512.93 $619.67
$250,000 $303.08 $539.08 $513.42 $641.17 $774.58
$300,000 $363.70 $646.90 $616.10 $769.40 $929.50
$400,000 $484.93 $862.53 $821.47 $1,025.87 $1,239.33

Source: DuPage County Clerk, 4/2/2020

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Here's Why I Got Involved

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Hear From Fellow Residents

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Emergency Calls by Year

Fire Referendum Quick Facts

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Life Saving Tools Deteriorating

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Why a Referendum?

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Consequences of a Failed Referendum

© Save the Winfield Fire Department, 2022

Save Winfield Fire Department is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Winfield Fire Protection District.
A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board’s official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for  purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois.

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