In August 2009, Shawn and Mary Smith were walking into an O’Fallon restaurant when Mary collapsed and went into
cardiac arrest. Paramedics responded from one of St. Charles County Ambulance District’s newest bases, initiated CPR
and defibrillated Mary’s heart back into a normal rhythm. She was released from the hospital several days later.
The fact that paramedics were on-scene in less than four minutes greatly contributed to a positive outcome for Mary. This
life-saving rapid response was possible because in 2002, the voters of St. Charles County approved General Obligation
Bonds that were used to construct the base from which the paramedics responded.
Ambulance calls in the county have increased by 60% over the last seven years, rising from 18,800 to 30,000. This trend
will likely continue, as the county’s population growth correlates directly with an increased demand for emergency services.
On Tuesday, April 6, voters will decide on Proposition Ambulance – a general obligation bond issue.
If approved, funds generated by Proposition Ambulance would allow us to:
 Construct new base stations throughout the county, which
would reduce response times in the event of an emergency
 Acquire land in areas of increased population for future
base stations
 Purchase additional
advanced life
support ambulances
 Make needed
refurbishments to
our existing fleet of
35 ambulances
 Purchase life-saving equipment (cardiac
monitors, defibrillators, etc.)
 Purchase computers and software designed to
reduce response times and safeguard patient
information
Q What additional cost will taxpayers incur if Proposition Ambulance passes?
Proposition Ambulance passes, St. Charles County Ambulance District’s
A Ifproperty
tax rate is expected to remain unchanged.
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If you have questions regarding Proposition Ambulance or would like more information, please call 636-441-1354, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.