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PROUD TO BE
OF SERVICE.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX INCREASE

NORTH HAYS COUNTY ESD NO. 1 WILL BE CONDUCTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED TAX INCREASE AT THE AUGUST 18, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING.  

NOTICE OF FY 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET

NORTH HAYS COUNTY ESD NO. 1 WILL BE CONSIDERING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET AT THE August 18, 2026 REGULAR BOARD MEETING.  

June 22, 2025 – Regular Meeting Commissioners PresentOthers Present President Staci Dement Chief Bob Luddy, NHCEMS Vice President Dan O’BrienExecutive Assistant Kristin Quick, NHCEMS Treasurer Darrell DebishBattalion Chief Sean Vajgrt, NHEMS Treasurer Grant TaitJustin Waggoner, Touchstone District Services Secretary Cristina NelsonKevin Lerner, Government Capital Commissioners AbsentPresent Via Teleconference None

NOTICE REGARDING 2026 TAX RATES

THIS NOTICE CONCERNS THE 2026 PROPERTY TAX RATES IN NORTH HAYS COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 1

244mi²

DISTRICT SIZE

55K+

SERVICE AREA POPULATION

7

APPARATUS

2800+

CALLS PER YEAR

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NORTH HAYS COUNTY ESD #1

As first responders, it’s our job to preserve human life and provide the best quality of medical care. Here at North Hays EMS, we are continually striving to offer superior care and excellent medical services to each and every emergency call. Our board of appointed commissioners, along with the District Administrator and staff, work diligently to provide our area with the highest standard of emergency medical services available while responsibly stewarding the community’s tax dollars. We proudly serve the Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Henly areas of North Hays County.

OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCES

HEAR IT FROM OUR COMMUNITY

"They guided us on the best for our son because he would have to go to a different hospital from the one we were at. Those were some very difficult days for our family but everyone is ok now and I will never be able to fully express my gratitude for how amazing both crews were. Y’all are the best! Thank you so much for doing such a difficult job and being there for us and our families."

— JAMIE —

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