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Resident asks whether city is sticking with BSO as commission renews contract for one year
Summary
During the public hearing on tentative millage and the budget, Vicente Thoreau asked whether the commission’s recent action signaled continued support for the Broward Sheriff’s Office contract; the mayor confirmed the contract was renewed for one year and noted studies of police services continue.
During public input, resident Vicente Thoreau asked whether actions taken by the commission signaled the city was "staying with BSO" or offering a vote of confidence to the sheriff. "Are we saying that we're staying with BSO?" Thoreau asked, noting confusion from social media about recent actions.
Mayor Harden replied the council renewed the BSO contract for another year and that ongoing studies are examining police-service options. "We renewed our contract for another year," the mayor said, adding that staff studies are examining police services moving forward.
