Politics & Government
Star Tribune: Richfield Must Decide by June 15 Whether to Keep City's 911 Dispatch
Eight dispatchers would be offered jobs with Hennepin County, according to the Star Tribune.
A looming software upgrade is forcing a decision by the City of Richfield on whether to maintain its own 911 emergency dispatch service or use Hennepin County's instead, the Star Tribune reported:
“Local dispatching is something that is near and dear to the heart of the people of Richfield,” [City Manager Steve] Devich said. “This is a very emotional discussion for the City Council.
“It’s a hard decision. But we have to look at how many of these services a city like Richfield can provide with our limited tax base.”
Read the full article at startribune.com.
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