Police Hiring Gains Push City Toward Full Staffing
The Police Department nears full staffing as eight more candidates pass the first testing round and interviews are scheduled. City officials credit post 9-11 attitude shifts, revised testing, broader advertising, and a resident-led interview board. Hispanic and bilingual hires reach 30 percent. female recruitment is a priority. The watch commander system reorganized last year faces minor glitches but improves accountability.
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Berry
Garden City Community College
City abandons night court sessions in Garden City
Mayor Tim Cruz questions the move as residents may skip afternoon hearings and employees might miss work. Municipal court administrator Cynthia Beasley says turnout should mirror night sessions, warrants for failure to appear to be tracked, while Willson aims for quick in and out appearances. Beasley notes July scheduling, employer verification, and ongoing organization with municipal prosecutor plans already approved.
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Farm subsidy deal extends aid amid labeling and conservation push
A six year farm bill agreement would keep unlimited crop subsidies for grain cotton and soybeans while restoring food stamps to non citizens and adding a new dairy subsidy program. The package includes a two year country of origin label requirement and a 2 billion conservation program to reward better farming practices. Negotiators aim to finalize Friday as cost estimates arrive.
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Israel presses delay on UN Jenin fact finding mission
The United Nations plans a three member fact finding team to Jenin to investigate the camp raid. Israel seeks postponement and expansion of the team while UN Secretary General Annan sees no reason to delay. The Security Council had welcomed the inquiry and urged humanitarian access.
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Cornelio Sommaruga
International Committee of the Red
City budget retreat focuses on tax renewal and arboretum bid
City officials moved through the budget process with priorities including restoring a half cent sales tax which failed earlier this month and potential election timing for 2003 or 2004. Zoo Director Dan Baffa urged hiring a horticulturist to turn the zoo into an accredited arboretum, a plan that could attract 40 000 to 50 000 more visitors annually but carries a 40 000 to 80 000 per year cost. A small gazebo near the Fire Department and Law Enforcement Center was proposed as an outdoor break area, though not top priority. Other ideas include a quarter cent sales tax for highway projects and e governance initiatives.
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