Georgetown is solidifying control over the EMS in Georgetown. The city is executing an agreement with Williamson County to provide EMS to the county jail inmates 24/7. Just another mechanism to push Williamson county EMS completely out of the city.
They are in the process of taking over EMS responsibility within the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ), which further pushes the county away from Georgetown.
Recall that recently, the city enacted an ordinance requiring licensing of all ambulances operating within the city. Of course the city has a list of requirements the operators must meet as well as fees to be paid.
Citizens, beware of a government that wants to control all aspects of your life under the guise of public safety. That is always the argument, give up some personal choice and liberty for increased safety. As Ben Franklin said, "Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety".
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