Mayor Pro Tem, District 5 Councilmember· 2025-2028
Mitchell Cheatham
Lancaster
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 7
- Total speaking time
- 12:58
- Avg per meeting
- 1:51
- Segments
- 263
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Top issues during term (8)(Public Safety)
Public Safety Equipment Purchases via Tax Note
Total expenditure of $2,355,000 repaid within 12 months from debt service funds.
Fire Department Equipment Upgrades
A limited tax note issuance of approximately $600,000.
Animal Shelter Expansion and Renovation Design
While a total projected cost was not finalized at this session, the council previously authorized a $353,500 architectural services agreement with HED.
Fire Station No. 4 Construction
The project cost is $14,181,332.
Public Safety Drone Program
Estimated initial cost is approximately $368,237.88 for three drones and the first year of service.
Potential Federal Facility Siting Awareness
Fire Department Staffing and Leadership
Requires budget allocation for equipment maintenance and health screenings.
public safety staffing
You'll likely see a bump in your local taxes or a reallocation of city funds to cover the cost of hiring more first responders.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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