Halifax › Finance Committee › March 9, 2026
💬 Discussed Finance Committee · March 9, 2026

Police Department Budget Cuts

Chief Chaves outlined proposed cuts totaling roughly $143,000: $3K clerical overtime, $25K animal control contract, $75K one full-time officer, and $40K part-time middle-school SRO.
💰 ~$143,000 in cuts proposed
Why this matters: Losing an officer and SRO affects neighborhood and school safety.

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