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Council getting frivolous

Sat., June 18, 2016

Regarding “Council discusses police contract (June 9)”: So now they want to spend $75,000 on uniforms and more money on paint for the police cars?

They are frivolously spending money that was saved by the old city council and our old city manager. They need to be watched very closely because they sure can do a lot of damage until next selection.

If they want new uniforms, they should not use taxpayers money. Do a car wash or use your own.

Renate Fischer

Spokane Valley

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