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Meridian council continues process to place public-safety levy question on ballot; details on prosecution staffing discussed
Summary
The Meridian City Council discussed a proposal June 17 to ask voters to approve a local-option levy intended to fund firefighters, police pay increases and a city prosecution team.
The Meridian City Council discussed a proposal June 17 to ask voters to approve a local-option levy intended to fund firefighters, police pay increases and a city prosecution team. The council continued the public process and scheduled additional public hearings before deciding whether to place the question on the ballot.
Kurt Stein, city attorney, and public-safety leadership described the levy’s function and the process if voters approve it. Stein told the council the levy would provide funds for “those 13 firefighters” (a staffing level discussed in prior briefings), salary increases…
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