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Creation of Mangum Fire Protection Service District
Durham County
Summary
The county created a new tax district to provide reliable funding for the Mariah Fire Department, which has been providing uncompensated fire protection in the area for decades.
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Property owners in the 3.55-square-mile district will be subject to a county fire tax rate aligned with other rural districts.
✅Who benefits
Residents in the Mangum district will receive reliable, funded fire protection.
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