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Orange council rejects proposed auxiliary police program
Summary
Ordinance 26-2026 to create an auxiliary police program failed on a 7–0 vote at the June 3 council meeting after deliberation; councilmembers recorded unanimous 'no' votes and the measure did not advance.
The Municipal Council of the City of Orange Township voted down Ordinance 26-2026 on June 3, an ordinance that would have established an auxiliary police program with eligibility, training and command-structure provisions.
The motion to adopt the ordinance drew a unanimous negative roll call: the clerk recorded seven no votes and the chair announced, "That's seven no's. This has failed." The failure means the proposed auxiliary police framework will not be enacted and the administration and council will need to consider alternative approaches to augment public-safety staffing if they wish to pursue similar goals in the future.
Why it matters: The ordinance would have created a volunteer/auxiliary pathway for public-safety support. The council’s rejection leaves staffing and volunteer strategy unchanged and illustrates council reluctance to adopt the proposed regulatory framework.
What council said: Council President Wooten and other members brought the ordinance forward for a vote after discussion. The unanimous rejection indicates a clear procedural outcome; no amendments passed to carry the measure forward.
What happens next: The measure failed on the floor and would have to be reintroduced in a substantially different form if the administration and council want to pursue an auxiliary program again.
Ending: With the ordinance defeated, council members and administration can choose other staffing strategies or return with a revised proposal for future consideration.
