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Leland Grove council adapts budget to fund pay increases, radios and a full‑time police hire
Summary
The council unanimously adapted the 2026 budget to increase hourly pay for part‑time officers, raise city employee salaries, purchase police radios and authorize a new full‑time officer. The hiring of John Kaitschuk and the June 15 radio purchase timeline were approved to secure cost‑effective pricing.
The Leland Grove City Council on May 19 unanimously adapted the city budget to include an increase in hourly rates for part‑time officers, salary increases for city employees, the purchase of radios for the Police Department and the hiring of a new full‑time police officer. Alderperson Lance Cull moved the budget adaptation and Alderperson John Slayton seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
Council discussion identified a June 15 target date for the police radio purchase to secure cost‑effective pricing. The council also approved hiring John Kaitschuk as a full‑time officer as part of the budget amendment. No dissenting votes were recorded during the motions.
