Poll: Should Pinole Contract With the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District?

As we reported in, the Pinole City Council stated its preference to explore a formal partnership with the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District to provide fire services. Rodeo-Hercules proposed a 10-year deal at $3.21 million in the first year, with incremental increases annually.

A council majority made the selection over an alternate proposal from the Contra Costa Fire Protection District, which offered a five-year deal at an intial cost of $3.63 million in the first year.

One council member, Phil Green, said that all options should remain open, including discussions with the city of Richmond as an alternative.

Still under consideration is the rejection of both contract proposals and to operate the department at a cost of $3.38 million.

We'd like to know what you think. Please vote in the poll below and/or leave a comment.