City budget debate focuses on cutting two jobs
The Roswell City Council split over trimming two positions in a sweeping budget plan. Councilors debated Plan A and Plan B proposed by Finance Chair Kintigh, who admitted the job cuts were his responsibility. Residents defended staff, urging cuts elsewhere and preserving staff amid a looming final budget. The council will repeat the process in July to finalize the 2015 budget.
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Roswell
Roach
Caleb
Grant
Savino Sanchez Jr
Tabitha Denny
Denny
Sexton
Jeanine Best
Detention Center Expansion Aims to Curb Juvenile Incarceration
County officials discuss shifting juvenile detention philosophy toward education and early intervention. The Chaves County Detention Center plans a $15 million expansion to raise capacity from 225 to 400, amid overcrowding tied to crime policies.
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Corn
Romero
Chaves County Detention Center
Felon weapon reported on school premises leading to arrest
A witness saw a weapon on school grounds and informed a security guard who called the RPD. Warford was confronted and arrested. a RPD officer transported him to Chaves County Detention Center where he is detained on a 5000 dollar bond. Sabrina Morales commends all individuals involved.
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RPD
Warford
Chaves County Detention Center
Sabrina Morales
RPD Public Information Liaison
Roswell Expands School Officers and Launches Reaches Out Program
The council plans to add SROs to five officers to influence youths before high school. Police Chief Smith cites 12-15 monthly high school arrests and urges earlier guidance. Mayor recognizes Sean Davis for Roswell Reaches Out, a weeklong effort aiding hunger, senior and disabled residents, with partners Harvest Ministries and Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers gather at Spring River Park Zoo for appreciation day with free food and rides Sunday.
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Sros
Sean Davis
Roswell
Davis
Harvest Ministries
Good Samaritan
Habitat For Humanity
J.O.Y. Center
Meals On
Spring River Park Zoo
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Natasha Mackey
Dennis Kintigh
Phil Smith
Hes
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Vacation Bible
Calvary Baptist Church
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