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Resident urges county to weigh RCPD cost as officials draft 2027 budget
Summary
A Manhattan resident urged Riley County commissioners to consider rising local law-enforcement costs during development of the 2027 budget, saying current assessments are unaffordable for homeowners.
Gary Oles, a Manhattan homeowner, told the Riley County Commission on Aug. 25 that the county’s current law-enforcement assessment is a growing burden for property owners and urged commissioners to consider it while preparing the 2027 budget.
“From a per capita standpoint, RCPD is quite affordable. For a guy who owns a $270,000 home, RCPD is not affordable,” Oles said during the public-comment portion of the meeting. He said he…
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