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Willard police outline proposed 0.5% public safety sales tax ahead of April 8 ballot
Summary
Police Chief gave an educational presentation to the Willard City Council about a half‑percent sales tax that will appear on the April 8 ballot to fund officer pay, equipment, and facility improvements; no council action was taken at the meeting.
The Willard Police Chief delivered an educational briefing to the Willard City Council on a proposed 0.5% city sales tax for public safety that will appear on the April 8 ballot.
The chief told the council the tax would add 50¢ to every $100 spent in Willard and said funds would be used to raise entry pay, update equipment and facilities, and support recruitment and retention. “You want help and you want it now. So help now is our mission statement,” the chief said, summarizing the department’s mission. He emphasized the presentation was informational only and that staff could not advocate for the measure.
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