Voorhees Fire district elections, with a chance for voters to approve the 2015 budget, will take place on Feb. 21.
Voters in Election Districts 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 19 cast their ballots at Kresson Fire Station, 423 Cooper Road. Those who live in Election Districts 2, 5, and 18 vote at the Kirkwood Fire Station, 2002 S. Burnt Mill Road. Voters in Election Districts 1, 4, and 12 cast their ballots at Ashland Presbyterian Church, 33 East Evesham Road.
Polls are open from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The following comes the Voorhees Fire District Commissioners:
On Jan.15 Voorhees Fire District Commissioners adopted a 2015 budget which holds down spending and avoids layoffs of fire district employees. “It was a difficult task , said Chairman Thomas Hanney, “ but working with our auditors, the Township Administrator and Township CFO and district personnel ( both career and volunteer) we were able to craft an austere budget that still provides Township residents with the level of service that they deserve while still allowing us to keep the fire district tax rate among the lowest in the County.”
Commissioner Barbara Silary added “ we worked to ensure that this budget provides for what the district needs while still being fair to the residents in terms of costs. We met with and listened to the input of our volunteers and career staff regarding budget priorities”
