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Residents and council press for more police and fire staffing as Easley grows
Summary
City leaders and public speakers urged council to increase staffing and budget for police and fire services, citing population growth, new housing and traffic concerns.
Easley council members and multiple public speakers said the city needs more police and fire personnel to keep pace with population growth and rising traffic concerns.
Mayor Talbert and several council members discussed daily reports of speeding, growing cut-through traffic and an expanding development pipeline. The mayor said Easley’s population is near 28,000 and that the city typically has about five patrol units on duty at a time to cover all law enforcement responsibilities. Council…
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