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Kennesaw work session spotlights police equipment purchases and public‑safety facility funding

Mayor and Council (City of Kennesaw)
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Summary

Police and public safety items in the FY26 proposal include an approximately $10.322 million police budget request, replacement patrol rifles, sub‑guns and launchers for festival operations, and use of impact fees (about $2.2 million) toward a public‑safety facility project.

Police leadership presented a roughly $10.322 million budget request for FY2026 that includes a 3% COLA, overtime, training increases, and equipment purchases. The police presenter listed replacement sub‑guns used during festivals, 40mm launchers (described as utility, less‑lethal launchers) and $120,000 for replacement patrol rifles.

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