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3 issues in public safety with low priority
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Fire department medical director and ordinance update
Dr. Damon Darsey (Paladin Emergency Services) takes over as fire department medical director, and a first reading was held on an ordinance codifying that fire connections must sit within 100 feet of a hydrant.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026
LowPublic Safety
Animal Resource Center generator
About $43,000 was added to the shelter budget to refurbish and install a generator, keeping the facility powered during outages.
1 mentionLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
LowPublic Safety
Retirements of long-serving city employees
Two institution figures retired: Doug Ewing, who built mTrade Park over 17 years, and Perry Rogers, who ran the wastewater plant and labs for 28 years — a role so big the city is hiring two replacements.
1 mentionLast discussed Apr 7, 2026