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Sherwood board discusses possible police funding levy or fee, staff urges research and timing
Summary
Sherwood advisory members and city staff discussed options to shore up police funding including a per-household fee or a levy, with staff recommending a data-driven assessment and cautioning about timing amid uncertain statewide politics.
Sherwood advisory board members and a city staff presenter discussed options on how to shore up police funding, including a proposed per-household fee or a dedicated levy, and asked for comparative data from neighboring jurisdictions before moving forward.
The board heard that a small annual fee — roughly $10–$12 on about 6,600 households — would generate an estimated $800,000–$900,000 a year, which staff said could fund about six to seven additional officers and free general fund dollars for other city needs. “If you went out for a fee of sorts and 10 to $12 on 6,600 houses ... you're roughly 8 to $900,000 in revenue a…
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