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Estill council approves returning funds to police budget for vehicle despite one dissent
Summary
The council voted 4-1 on Nov. 20 to return funds from officers who did not fulfill duties to the police department budget as a line item to buy a vehicle; Councilwoman Dwanda Bolden voted no.
Town Administrator Tiffany Cooks, joined in discussion by Chief Solomon, asked the council on Nov. 20 to return funds from officers who did not fulfill their duties to the police department budget so the money could be used to purchase a vehicle.
Councilman Joe N. Hadwin Jr. moved the proposal, Mayor Pro Tem Tammy Solomon seconded, and the council approved the motion 4-1; Councilwoman Dwanda Bolden cast the lone no vote. The motion directs that the recovered funds be placed in the police department budget as a line item earmarked for vehicle purchase.
The recorded action does not specify the dollar amount to be transferred or the timeframe for purchasing the vehicle; those details were not provided during the meeting and are recorded as not specified.
