The Herald is 100% about the fire district elections. They are purposefully held at an odd time in order to ensure low turnout. Of the low 4.4% turnout, I’d bet almost all of those are firemen and their families. Most fire stations are more than places to house the trucks; they’re palaces. With utility costs out of control, we’re paying for heat & a/c for huge banquet halls. I know a lot of firemen will be angry with this spout. I admire and respect them but the fire halls are too expensive and the timing of the budget votes is patently corrupt.