OKC Council talks police reform and approves $1.8 billion city budget
The city's budget for the 2023 fiscal year totals $1.8 billion. Some city councilors say it doesn't do enough for police reform.
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The city's budget for the 2023 fiscal year totals $1.8 billion. Some city councilors say it doesn't do enough for police reform.
Some of the OKC police budget requests for the coming fiscal year include a licensed counselor and an increase in crisis intervention training.
The record number of city employees is needed to keep up with the city’s growth, officials say.
City sales tax and use tax revenues during the first half of fiscal year were up 18% combined from same period the prior year.
A set of 39 recommendations for improving the Oklahoma City Police Department will be considered by City Council Tuesday.