Summary
The council split 5-3 on exempting a police commander and deputy director from civil service, with dissenters pointing to roughly $40 million in recent police misconduct payouts and positions missing from the adopted budget.
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $561,000 in salaries, partially offset by eliminating one captain and reducing a captain and lieutenant position.
Police Department leadership structure gains flexibility for anticipated retirements.
Critics argue accountability and budget discipline are undermined amid misconduct concerns.
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