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Monday, February 11, 2013

Monarch Board Candidate Cunningham Speaks Against Public Education Officer Search

Former State Senator Jane Cunningham shared her reasonings against a public education officer position at the Monarch Fire Protection District board meeting Thursday.

Former State Senator and Monarch Fire Board Candidate Jane Cunningham spoke out against the hiring of a public education officer at Monarch's Fire Board meeting Feb. 7. Cunningham, running against former State Representative Cole McNary for current Fire Board President Kim Evans's seat in the election this April, shared her thoughts during public comments. With Monarch on the search for a public education officer, Cunningham said she did not see the advantage of the extra cost for the position when "school populations are not increasing and there is not any huge demand." Cunningham suggested the position did not require a career as a firefighter or paramedic, but added that a retired firefighter "might love to come back in" and take the …

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Monarch Fire Board Race Down To Two Former State Lawmakers, Cunningham, McNary Get Nasty in Run for Monarch Fire Board, Monarch Fire Protection District Seeking Public Education Officer, and 1 more ›

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Mark Rosenblum

2:43 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Absolutely agree with Rockwood 25!!!   more ›

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Monarch Fire Board Turns Down Insurance Coverage for 'Terrorism'

The move saved the district $2,783 on its annual property and liability premiums, which totaled $207,830 for 2013-14.

During a review of the fire district’s annual property and liability insurance policy, the Monarch Fire Board voted 2-0 in favor of declining paying a $2,783 annual premium for terrorism coverage. The board made the decision after district attorney Charles Billings recommended against it, noting that in order for an incident to qualify, it would need to be of such a magnitude that it is declared a terrorist act by three different branches of government. “Yes, there is a risk, but is it an appreciable risk for this district? I don’t believe it is,” he said. “It’s only $2,700, so it’s not going to break the bank, but this is one of those situations where the district is looking at every dollar spent.” The premium represents a fraction of the…

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