Pursuing a resolution to the Robertson Fire & Hazelwood dispute that benefits ALL residents & businesses of Hazelwood.
About This Archive
This website serves as an archive of information, resources, and activities related to this matter. The materials presented here document events, positions, and work undertaken between 2021 and 2022 and are preserved for historical and informational purposes.
Please note that this website is not intended to provide current news, ongoing updates, or real-time information. The majority of this content may no longer reflect current circumstances, policies, or developments. Visitors should consider the date and context of archived materials when reviewing the information provided.
For the most current information with regard to the Robertson Fire Protection District, visit their website at rfpd.org or see The Robertson Review, November 2024.
Why are Robertson FPD employees and their relatives buying vehicles & equipment YOU paid for at a CRAZY discount?
It’s your money, but they’re gaining…
Learn how the Robertson FPD Board has been selling employees cars, iPads, industrial generators, EVEN ambulances and MORE at SHARP discount!
Missed the presentation?
Get the TRUTH about what is really going on in the Hazelwood & Robertson FPD service dispute!
Watch the full presentation or download the PDF version through our Public Forums page.
Where is my tax money going?
Great question! We’re trying to figure that out as well…
If Robertson FPD’s expenses are both reasonable and justified, then maybe Hazelwood should pony up and pay. If there are questions about RFPD’s spending, well then that is another story….and we have some questions!
Highest Cost per Call. Highest Cost per Resident. Low Call Volume. WHY!?
Go deeper into Robertson FPD’s spending and questions begin to arise…
Robertson FPD’s spending on internet, cable, cell phone service, and fuel raises many questions about these high operating costs.
Does Robertson Fire Protection District’s tax rate make sense for the area?
While this may be the most boring part of the Hazelwood-Robertson dispute, it is one of the most important. Many Hazelwood residents living in the Robertson FPD service area may not realize that they are IN FACT paying tax money to Robertson FPD.
Revenues such as residential, commercial, personal property taxes, sales taxes, etc. are what Hazelwood uses to pay Robertson FPD….so, yes technically Hazelwood is not paying for Robertson’s service, YOU are!
So get informed! Take our crash course with Tax Rates 101!
Need to catch up or get a refresher on the Hazelwood Robertson Dispute?
Get a quick rundown of Current Situation.
Many citizens in the area have heard about the Robertson Fire Protection and Hazelwood dispute, but few have a full and complete understanding of what is going on? How did we get here? Was it the tax rates? Was it the TIFs? Here is the rundown.
Who Are We?
We are residents from the Robertson Fire Protection District and the City of Hazelwood with a vision to pursue reasonable solutions to the city budget crisis while minimizing the tax burden on Hazelwood residents and businesses.
Get Involved.
Please join us in our mission to stabilize and improve our community, fire and ambulance services, police services, economy and infrastructure as a whole. Your support will help create a more prosperous community for all of the residents and businesses of Hazelwood.