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Council amends and approves funding approach for firefighter turnout gear after dispute over CDBG use
Summary
Council passed Introductory Ordinance O25-56, approving a general fund transfer to pay for firefighter turnout gear after debate about whether Community Development Block Grant funding was an appropriate source.
The City of Binghamton City Council voted 7-0 to approve Introductory Ordinance O25-56, which amends the 2025 general fund budget to purchase firefighting equipment after debate over whether community development block grant (CDBG) funding should be used.
Council Member Kavanaugh introduced the ordinance and earlier discussion noted the council had previously rejected the mayor's June proposal to use CDBG funds for turnout gear. Several council members said the turnout gear is a critical…
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