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Legislature approves $129,120 for Greenwood police radios after debate over process and precedent

5872177 · September 8, 2025
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The legislature voted to authorize $129,120 for portable and vehicle radios for the Greenwood Police Department, advancing a one-off funding request amid discussion about creating a more robust competitive process for future 9-1-1 funding allocations.

The Jackson County Legislature on Sept. 8 voted to authorize a $129,120 payment to purchase portable and vehicle radios for the Greenwood Police Department, resolving a long-pending equipment request while several legislators cautioned against bypassing a competitive process for future 9-1-1 funding.

The resolution, introduced by Legislator Shawn E. Smith, directed the Director of Finance and Purchasing to issue…

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