Police and fire budgets and staffing
Summary
Police cut $400,000 from their budget while closing in on full staffing for the first time in years; two cadets graduate in June and two laterals want to transfer in. Fire added about $100,000 and promoted two battalion chiefs. Animal control-style CSO position is frozen this year.
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Police down $400K, fire up $100K; PD vehicle replacement funded at $200K/year.
Residents get better-staffed, faster-response police and fire services.
Animal complaint response will be limited while the community services officer position is frozen.
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