Public Safety Committee defeats proposed Sheriff — Patrol budget increase, sends matter to Administration Committee
The committee voted 2–3 to reject a motion to approve the Sheriff — Patrol Division’s proposed 2027 budget (6.02% increase; $5,645,582 levied). The defeat means the proposal is referred to the Administration Committee without a Public Safety Committee recommendation.
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The Douglas County Public Safety Committee on Aug. 27 rejected a motion to approve the Sheriff — Patrol Division’s proposed 2027 budget, which showed a 6.02% increase and a levy of $5,645,582. The motion failed on a roll call vote: 2 Yes, 3 No; the recorded No votes were Rosemary Lear, Kelly Peterson and Dennis Cummings.
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