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Public commenters at Aurora meeting urge support for police, question RiverEdge costs and criticize mayor
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AURORA, Ill. — The public comment period at the Oct. 7 Committee of the Whole meeting featured three speakers who addressed separate issues: policing and budgets, project costs at RiverEdge Park, and criticism of the mayor’s public remarks.
AURORA, Ill. — The public comment period at the Oct. 7 Committee of the Whole meeting featured three speakers who addressed separate issues: policing and budgets, project costs at RiverEdge Park, and criticism of the mayor’s public remarks.
Sun Knight: policing funding Sun Knight told the council he opposed a proposed 20% cut to the police department and said cuts would lower morale and risk public safety. “Police officers are essential keeping communities safe,” Sun Knight said, arguing the mayor’s office should consider reductions before cutting police funding. The meeting’s public comment rules were read aloud before speakers were recognized; the city clerk and…
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