Voters in the Star and Middleton fire districts have approved two separate temporary levies, according to early election night results, giving the departments new funding tools as they face rapid population growth and rising emergency calls across Ada, Canyon and Gem counties.
The Middleton Rural Fire District Temporary Levy passed with about 52% support, while the Star Fire Protection District Temporary Levy also cleared the simple majority threshold, according to early returns Tuesday night.
Both districts operate under a shared administrative structure known as MidStar Fire, a partnership formed in 2019 that combines leadership and support staff across the agencies. Officials say the collaboration has produced significant cost savings in recent years while allowing more resources to be directed toward frontline response…