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Editor’s Note: This episode of the Central Valley Daily podcast first aired on Oct. 17. The podcast is produced by KVPR, a proud partner of the Central Valley Journalism Collaborative.

Merced County leaders say funding is needed to sustain its sheriff and fire departments. ‘

On Nov. 5th, voters will decide whether a tax on them through Measure R is a way to do that.

Brianna Vaccari, a reporter with The Merced Focus newsroom, discusses how Measure R would work.

Listen to the podcast on the audio link above or below.

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