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Council approves $250,000 for Police Athletic League amid divided testimony
Summary
The council approved bill 58, allocating $250,000 to the St. Louis County Police Athletic League, after council sponsor defended the program and one member voted no citing lack of budget detail.
The St. Louis County Council voted to approve bill 58 on Tuesday, a $250,000 allocation intended to support the St. Louis County Police Athletic League (PAL). The measure passed 6-1 after debate about transparency and program details.
Councilwoman Webb, sponsor of the measure, defended PAL during final debate and said the programs serve more than 1,600 youth annually across multiple school districts. “I support St. Louis County Police and all…
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