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Resident and council members press Westland to protect community development funds as budget grows; police chief says Glock line item was training
Summary
A resident urged the council not to draw on community development funds to plug budget gaps, Councilwoman Melissa Sampe said she will protect community development and public safety funding amid a projected $700,000 budget increase, and Police Chief Caldelli said a questioned voucher line was for refresher training, not a weapons purchase.
During public comment and council discussion, residents and council members raised budget priorities and asked for clarity about an item on the voucher related to the police department.
Resident Mr. Warren asked whether community development funds would be expended for the John Glenn High School police liaison contract and raised a separate concern about a voucher entry in the drug forfeiture…
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