Life Ride fee dispute
Summary
Resident Keith Hayes raised questions about the Life Ride ambulance fee, including whether residents who never use the service can opt out and whether unpaid charges can lead to water disconnection. The council cannot answer or act on non-agenda topics, so Hayes will submit his questions in writing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Life Ride fee is charged monthly to all utility customers, roughly three years after implementation.
Residents who use emergency ambulance services receive the direct benefit.
Residents who never use the ambulance service still pay the monthly fee with no opt-out.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Broken Arrow City Council - Aug 3, 2026
Resident Keith Hayes made his final appeal to the council, arguing the Life Ride program's fees operate like an illegal tax under the Oklahoma Constitution, and vowed to keep pressing the issue outside City Hall.
Broken Arrow City Council - Feb 17, 2026
Resident Keith Hayes raised questions about the Life Ride ambulance fee, including whether residents who never use the service can opt out and whether unpaid charges can lead to water disconnection. The council cannot answer or act on non-agenda topics, so Hayes will submit his questions in writing.
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