County Approves Tax Opt-Out to Fund Struggling Ambulance Service

Five-year measure aims to address shortfall amid rising costs and declining volunteer numbers 

Facing continued challenges in funding ambulance services, the Jerauld County Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, to approve a five-year tax opt-out to support the Jerauld County Ambulance Service. The opt-out will provide an additional $150,000 beginning in the 2025 calendar year, with taxes payable in 2026.“We don’t have all the answers, we’re just trying to su...

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