After three failed attempts, Ripon property owners have approved a funding measure that will provide the Ripon Consolidated Fire District with millions of dollars in additional revenue and allow the district to add firefighters.
About 68% of voters approved the benefit assessment, according to the district. The measure passed with roughly 2,200 valid ballots cast.
The new assessment is expected to generate approximately $1.7 million annually for the fire district and fund six additional firefighters…