Cobourg Council passed an updated agreement (MOU) on June 25th that outlines changes to how the Police budget will be funded. However, the document remains surprisingly vague, leaving many key details up in the air.
Even after a thorough summary from CAO Tracey Vaughan, several important specifics are still missing:
Law360 Canada (January 23, 2024, 9:06 AM EST)
It is budget time in my hometown of Cobourg, Ont. Policing is the costliest municipal service, accounting for almost half the property owners’ tax levy.
Cobourg’s police service is the most oversized line item on the town’s budget.
We wanted to thank Cobourg Police Chief Kai Liu for his efforts in focusing on supporting victims.
In an article, John Draper states, “Cobourg Police are the first in Ontario to partner with Cornerstone to help make sure that victims get the support they need.
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