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Council approves police mechanic position; vote 5–1 after questions about garage and union arrangements
Summary
The council adopted ordinance O25-39 to reallocate funds in the 2025 police budget to remove a general equipment manager position and create a supervisor, general equipment repair position; the measure passed 5–1 with Council member Rathmell voting no amid questions about an operational city garage and union coverage.
The Binghamton City Council on May 21 approved ordinance O25-39 to amend the 2025 police budget, defunding a general equipment manager position and funding a supervisor, general equipment repair position. The measure passed on a 5–1 roll call; Council member Rathmell cast the lone no vote.
Council members discussed operational arrangements and union coverage during debate. Several members…
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