Place advisory question on November ballot about police staffing levels
In Plain English
The city currently funds 145 police officers but police management says they need 165 officers to reduce overtime and officer burnout. This ballot measure asks voters whether the city should hire 20 more officers. If approved by voters, the city would need to find funding for the additional positions in future budgets.
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