Will County voters support fire districts’ tax increases, but reject schools

Voters weighed in on ballot propositions Tuesday night, ranging in subjects from tax increases to voter ID requirements. While the county’s two fire protection districts fared well in their bids for tax rate increases, the school districts didn’t fare as well in their requests.And voters came out strongly against data centers in two referendums whose results were only advisory, leading to no action taken.Braidwood Fire Protection DistrictThe Braidwood Fire Protection District received voter approval for its first limiting rate tax increase in over 50 years on Tuesday. The district’s request for an additional $2,443,081 in funding was approved with 55.73% of voters in Braidwood, Custer Park, and Godley saying yes to the referendum, according to preliminary results.The district said the funding was needed to hire additional staff as it has seen a significant increase in calls. It will also raise salaries and replace aging vehicles and equipment.Frankfort Fire Protection DistrictThe Frank