The Stark Similarities of Twentynine Palms and Wonder Valley: Their Battle with County Fire and FP-5. Shortly after Wonder Valley residents voted to become part of County Fire, property owners were encumbered with an additional fire fee. Through a bureaucratic loophole, County Fire’s raising of property taxes did not require a public vote.

How do you provide much needed service that involves the health and public safety with little budget dollars? You get creative in how you provide these services.