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Pasco City Council Proposes Deep Cuts to Police and Fire Departments

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 15
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The Pasco City Council is reviewing a proposed budget that includes substantial reductions in public safety staffing. The proposal calls for cutting more than 20 police positions and 15 fire department positions. These fire department cuts would also involve closing one station and removing an engine and medic unit.

From nbcrightnow.com

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City staff reported that Pasco has been spending more than it brings in for several years, and the cuts are intended to close a substantial deficit. City Manager Harold Stewart stated that these public safety reductions followed reviews across the rest of city government.

From nbcrightnow.com

Who's involved

  • Harold StewartServes as City Manager for Pasco
  • PascoThe municipality undergoing the budget review and service cuts
  • city councilThe legislative body reviewing and approving the proposed budget
  • Jeremy GarrettPresident of the Pasco Firefighters Union, commenting on the proposed cuts

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  • PascoSpeculative

    The city could see increased operational costs or reduced service delivery if the staffing cuts affect response times and investigations.

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