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Tuscaloosa mayor backs new executive director of public safety; council approves cost‑neutral FY26 budget amendment
Summary
Mayor Maddox proposed creating an executive director of public safety and the council approved a budget amendment that funds the position through ambulance franchise revenue and eliminating two vacant police positions; overtime for the post is capped at $10,000 for FY26 and pension conversion rules affect internal applicants.
Mayor Maddox proposed creating an executive director of public safety and asked the council to approve a cost‑neutral FY26 budget amendment to fund the position.
"A hundred and 30 days ago, I notified the city council in writing that my goal was to create an executive director of public safety," Mayor Maddox said, framing the position as a way to improve the city's response to fires, medical calls and large‑scale emergencies.
Miss Standridge outlined the funding plan: use ambulance franchise revenue…
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