REDMOND, OR -- Redmond Fire and Rescue will host a town hall meeting on Monday, October 23, to answer questions about the request for an increased property tax levy.

The agency has said it needs more money to hire and retain more firefighter-paramedics, to respond to a rapidly increasing number of calls.

Monday’s town hall is at 6 p.m. at the downtown fire station on Dogwood or online:

•  https://meet.goto.com/605979973
• You can call in at 571-317-3122.
• Access Code: 605-979-973

Ballots were mailed out Wednesday for the November 7th Special Election.