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August 18, 2022
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Hayden levy passes
City will add five dedicated sheriff's deputies for patrol and one school resource officer
The law enforcment levy on the ballot for the city of Hayden passed with 63.62% of the vote in elections on Tuesday. “The residents of Hayden recognized the need for greater public safety in their city,” said Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris. “I am pleased to have the community's support as we continue to provide safety and keep the peace.”
Hayden amends, approves lower levy request amount
Base budget increase ask for more law enforcement will be on Nov. 8 ballot
A proposed levy seeking additional funding for law enforcement in Hayden will be on the ballot Nov. 8, but it will be for a lower amount than originally approved by the city council in August. During a special Tuesday evening council meeting, council members passed a motion to amend the levy amount from $597,843 to $543,843, a difference of $54,000.
Hayden City Council mixed on ballot language
Roetter, White vote 'no' on law enforcement levy override draft wording, mayor breaks tie
Hayden Mayor Scott Forssell broke the tie of a mixed Hayden City Council during a special meeting Tuesday evening. The vote was 2-2 to approve ballot language that would move forward an override levy to pay for an increased law enforcement presence in the city. Forssell's tie-breaker brought the tally to 3-2.