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Council hears plan to expand contracted deputies and considers phased tax increases to pay for staffing
Summary
Town staff presented options to add a captain and two traffic deputies this year and to phase additional positions over several years, estimating an initial tax impact of roughly 1.37 pennies and a longer‑term increase toward about 3.4 pennies to reach the staffing target; council discussed reserve policy and timing of hires and vehicle procurement.
Finance staff and public‑safety representatives used the budget workshop to present a multi‑year plan to expand contracted deputy coverage and to explain the fiscal implications.
Brian (speaker 3) summarized a law‑enforcement staffing study and said the Draft 1 proposal adds a captain and two traffic units in FY '23, raising contracted deputies toward 20 personnel. The earlier study’s long‑term target is roughly 28 deputies; staff presented scenarios that would reach that level over three to four years. Brian said a phased approach…
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