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Andover Contracts Law Enforcement to Anoka County, Citing $2M Annual Savings

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 16
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What happened

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Andover contracted law enforcement duties to Anoka County. Jamie Barthel, running for mayor, stated that this contract saves Andover residents more than $2 million per year compared to maintaining its own police force. He also noted that Andover is one of the lowest-taxed cities in Anoka County.

From hometownsource.com

Why it matters

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The contract allows Andover to control spending and limit property tax increases while maintaining a high level of service. This arrangement provides direct cost savings for Andover residents.

From hometownsource.com

Who's involved

  • AndoverContracts law enforcement duties to Anoka County
  • Anoka CountyProvides law enforcement services to Andover under a formal contract

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • AndoverSpeculative

    Could see direct cost savings of over $2 million per year from outsourcing law enforcement

  • Anoka CountySpeculative

    Might generate new revenue from contracting law enforcement duties to Andover

Possible ripples

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