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Councilor raises concern about bonding for police vehicles, says it will add about $150,000 in debt service

5771112 · September 15, 2025
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A councilor told the Syracuse Common Council they support purchasing police vehicles but worry the city is bonding for them rather than using cash capital, which the councilor said will result in roughly $150,000 in additional debt service; the council approved the related item unanimously.

A councilor (unnamed) told the Syracuse Common Council the city is bonding for police vehicles instead of using cash capital and that decision will cost the city about $150,000 in debt service. The comment came during consideration of item 24, which council members approved by unanimous vote.

The councilor said, "I would like to reiterate my concern that we're bonding for these police vehicles rather than spending our cash capital…

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