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Brookhaven residents urge more funding for public safety, animal‑shelter outreach and sanitation during DeKalb public comment period
Summary
Multiple public commenters at the Oct. 7 meeting praised cooperation between Brookhaven and DeKalb, urged raises for police and firefighters via a $100 per‑property levy, and called for expanded animal‑shelter outreach, spay/neuter services and clearer shelter communications.
Several residents used the committee’s public‑comment period Oct. 7 to press DeKalb County leaders on public‑safety funding, sanitation issues and animal‑shelter outreach.
Ronnie (introduced as a Brookhaven resident and self‑described “unofficial mayor”) urged the board to place a $100 annual assessment on every property — including apartments and houses — to fund raises and retirement for firefighters and police officers. He framed the levy as…
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