Hello, I have a question on the budget but not on the work session. Sorry if I should have spoken up.

the budget hearing will happen after the work session

Ok thanks

Good morning- The Work Session will be the first item of business then we will move to the Budget Public Hearing. There will be opportunities for additional public comments.

Unfortunately, I have to leave by 11:00 am. If we don't get to the public comments regarding the police department budget by then, please see my emailed comments to all Councilmembers. I'm happy to discuss that in more detail if you'd like. Please contact me via email in that instance. Thank you!

I also have to jump off in order to get my 2nd vaccine shot. I have emailed my question to my CM and to the Mayor.

Thank you to the town staff for their work on all of this

Abby, I haven’t received your comments - did you just send them this morning?

Abby, I just got it. Never mind!

I would like to comment, whenever it is appropriate for members of the community to speak.

will do!

no problem

I also have a general budget question.

Maura Collinger also had her hand raised

Thank you Marsha! My question was addressed in the discussion already.

I agree with CM Dixon's comment and question about strategic allocation of funding, in particular within the overall policing budget. Some of the suggestions others have raised regarding shifting certain responsibilities away from police to other service providers would seem to relieve the personnel burden on police also and allow for more funding in other areas of the community's needs.

No question, but also support it going in asap

Thanks, everyone!