Mayor, police chief: Public safety central to Erie growth and success
If people don’t feel safe, the more than $750 million being invested in the city will all be for nothing.
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If people don’t feel safe, the more than $750 million being invested in the city will all be for nothing.
Councilman Chuck Nelson: In Erie, there’s no budget growing as fast as police.
Firm will develop three alternatives, with all designs for a bridge to carry vehicular traffic with "enhanced features for pedestrians," city says.
A City Council-approved stipulation could force the city to rethink its plan to use American Rescue Plan funds to boost public safety.
Mayor Joe Schember’s administration wants to hire up to 21 new officers in 2022 as part of a $14.5 million plan to boost public safety.