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Council committee flags public-safety staffing needs, public defense cost pressure; directs staff to scope levy plan
Summary
Council heard committee reports on public safety that described grant awards, proposed hiring scenarios for fire and police, potential public defense cost increases, and directed staff to develop a six-year levy plan to place on a fall ballot.
Council members reported committee discussions on public safety staffing, grants and revenue options during the June 11 meeting and directed staff to begin developing a six-year levy plan to fund parks and public safety if placed on a future ballot.
Council member Mary Hudson, reporting from the Public Works and Library committee and the Public Safety committee, said the Mount Vernon Fire Department received an approximately $15,000 grant under House Bill 1168 to purchase tools, a portable pump kit and a fire-danger sign for Fire Station 3. Chief Harris also discussed a SAFER grant application and two hiring options: a smaller option to add six positions (three firefighters and three firefighter-paramedics) and a larger option to add nine positions (six firefighters and three…
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