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Burton council approves police millage resolution; clerk outlines precinct consolidation after Atherton withdraws as polling site
Summary
Burton City Council voted to place a police millage renewal on the May ballot and heard the city clerk summarize a plan to consolidate precincts after Atherton school withdrew as a polling location, citing security concerns.
Burton City Council voted to place a police millage renewal on the May ballot and heard the city clerk describe steps to consolidate precincts after Atherton school informed officials it will no longer host elections beginning in 2025.
The millage resolution, moved by Vice President Hall and supported by Councilwoman Hixson, passed on a roll call vote with Councilman Heffner voting no and the remaining members voting yes. The council recorded the motion as approved during the meeting.
Why it matters: Council members and city officials said the renewal is intended to preserve current police staffing levels and avoid large budget shortfalls if the levy lapses. Several council…
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