Residents in the Fulshear Simonton Fire Department will have an additional ballot proposition in the Nov. 4 election as the department seeks additional revenue sources to support the growing population in its service area.

The fire department, also known as Fort Bend County Emergency Service District No. 4, serves 106 square miles across north western Fort Bend County including Fulshear, Simonton and Weston Lakes, according to its website.

What residents need to know

The Nov. 4 ballot proposal seeks to allow the department to collect a 2% sales and use tax in addition to the state’s 6.25%, according to sample ballot documents .

However, sales tax may not exceed 8.25% in any area so the department would not be able to collect sales tax in some areas of the county including the city

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