Medford City Council considers raising public safety fee

MEDFORD, Ore. -- The Medford City Council is considering whether to raise a public safety fee to help local first responders expand and improve their services. "We're very appreciative that we even have this opportunity to create a strategic plan and present it to our council," said Chief Eric Thompson with the Medford Fire Department. "We're just fortunate to be a part of a community that supports public safety the way it does."Thompson will be joined by Chief Justin Ivens with the Medford Police Department at Thursday's city council meeting to present their proposal.