A City Police Department

In 2016 a group of citizens who were aware of many reasons to sack the local police department did a petition drive to get the issue placed on the ballot.  

The drive was a success and in the election there was a clear choice made to eliminate the department.  

The question that comes to mind is why the current city council is beating the drum for a repeat performance.

Is there a reason why the council doesn't want to renew the contract with the county? Maybe some people have a short memory about the costs of running a police department.

If there is a problem with the sheriff's department, why not air it in a council meeting.  Invite the sheriff and let him answer any questions the citizens have.

Also, what is the cost of the current contract renewal?

There may be some folks in city government who just like the idea of having a police department that can be directly controlled by the council.

The former police chief moved to a position in Adams county where he was investigated for undisclosed actions. The article about this is posted on this page.