School Resource Officer reimbursement dispute
Summary
The SRO agreement with the Sheriff's Office was ratified, but Mayor Martin called out that the county is only reimbursing 50% of costs after the sheriff had promised 100%. A new MOU is being negotiated — residents should watch whether school police costs shift back to the city.
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Last discussed Feb 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city currently eats 50% of SRO costs at schools including the new Legacy High School.
Students at schools citywide get continued police presence.
City taxpayers, if the negotiated reimbursement stays at 50% instead of the promised 100%.
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