Cinnaminson Fire Budget Easily Passes

Cinnaminson voters gave their OK to the fire district’s budget Saturday, keeping the tax rate the same for the coming year.

Amid the usual extremely low turnout, voters came in at 135-32 on the budget. The results are unofficial until certified.

The total budget is $3,234,349; of that, $2,741,234 will be raised by taxation. The remaining funds come from grants, interest, inspection fees and from surplus carried over from current year.

This is the fourth year the fire district has kept a flat tax rate.

Meanwhile, three incumbents will return to the Board of Fire Commissioners. Rich Dietrich garnered 134 votes, while Robert Steel received 139. Both were running for full terms. Frank Ellison received 137 to fill out an unexpired term. He has held the position since the summer when former Commissioner Rob Dwyer left the board.