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The committee voted 7-1 to cancel its March 12 in-person meeting and use that evening to review proposed budget changes. Members also discussed a potential override, public safety staffing, and whether EMS revenue estimates were too conservative.
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No final budget or override vote was taken at this meeting. Police union contracts will increase salaries and education-related costs, while the Fire Department estimates a SAFER grant could provide about $400,000 to support two additional firefighters. The committee also discussed rising equipment, maintenance, and facility costs across public safety departments.
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