Fire Union VP Says Voters "...were not prepared" at the Polls

Remember when Fire and EMS ask for these sales tax increases again as early as this year, but more likely next year, that the heads of the Fire Unions say these measures didn't pass because voters were confused, and "unprepared" at the polls.

Instead of seeking to understand from voters why these measures were largely and overwhelmingly rejected, the Unions will label the voters as just being uninformed and adjust propaganda accordingly for the next push.

18 St. Louis-area fire, EMS districts get sales tax funding | STLPR

“Considering this is the first time St. Louis and St. Charles County voters have had either one of these issues in front of them, it’s safe to say they were not prepared,” Hogan said.

Posted Apr 8, 2026, 1:04 PM UTC

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