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Pontiac approves three‑year sheriff services contract amid county rate hike; 6–1 vote
Summary
Facing a county decision to end a longstanding subsidy, council approved a three‑year contract for sheriff services (2025–2027) after hearing that there is no plausible alternate policing provider; the vote passed 6–1, with one member opposed.
Pontiac City Council approved a three‑year renewal of the contract with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department on Dec. 17, voting 6–1 after members said the city lacked a practicable alternative for policing services.
Mayor Grama and staff explained that the county commission recently moved to discontinue a longstanding subsidy—an action that increased contract costs sharply for…
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