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City constable argues proposed cut would force layoffs and stresses law‑enforcement role
Summary
The city constable told council that the proposed FY2026 reductions would require additional layoffs despite frozen vacancies, argued constables are post‑certified law‑enforcement officers and asked the council to reconsider an 11% proposed workforce reduction for the office.
The City constable (testimony identified her repeatedly as Constable Williams) told the Metropolitan Council that her office performs court enforcement, evictions, warrant service, courthouse security and other law‑enforcement functions and that all deputies are post‑certified peace officers.
She detailed staffing and funding strains: the annual budget document lists 48 authorized positions but she currently has about 28 employees on the roster and at least 11 vacancies; of those vacancies five…
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