While new officers were not included in the mayor's preliminary budget for fiscal year 2016, a number of public safety initiatives were funded. (silive.com)
The council will have ample opportunity to press for some of its budget priorities — including the addition of 1,000 police officers — in upcoming preliminary budget hearings with heads of city departments. (observer.com)
A new analysis of the mayor's preliminary budget also says that homeless shelter costs could soar. (dnainfo.com)