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Council ratifies Axon taser purchase after debate over unauthorized procurement
Summary
After extended questioning about invoices, collections and compliance with charter/ordinances, Mentor on the Lake council retroactively approved a $30,592.20 purchase of tasers from Axon Enterprise Inc., while several members demanded stronger discipline and process corrections.
Mentor on the Lake — The council approved Resolution 2026‑R‑02 to ratify the purchase of tasers and accessories from Axon Enterprise Inc. for $30,592.20, following a pointed discussion about how the contract was executed and whether department heads bypassed required approvals.
Administrative staff explained the purchase originated from a multi‑year arrangement and that invoices had been routed directly to officers; the city used a limited purchase order to address outstanding collection notices. “It was a…
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