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County proposes 30% increase to sheriff contract; Los Altos Hills joins neighboring cities in negotiations
Summary
Staff told the Finance & Investment Committee the county proposed raising sheriff contract costs from roughly $2.7 million to $3.5 million; local staff and neighboring city managers are negotiating a short‑term approach while exploring alternatives such as a JPA or alternate contracts. Several members recounted recent burglaries and urged prioritizing public safety.
Thomas reported that on Dec. 31 the county sent the town a new sheriff‑service proposal that would raise annual costs from about $2.7 million to roughly $3.5 million, a roughly 30% increase. Thomas said Los Altos Hills, Cupertino and Saratoga city managers have been coordinating a response and plan to meet soon with county executives to negotiate the…
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