The former Bangs police chief is suing the city, claiming he was canned for speaking out. This legal drama could drag on, costing taxpayers money and leaving the police department in a leadership vacuum.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
The county is looking to save money by settling the debt for $110,810 instead of the full $128,351.
County taxpayers benefit from the reduced settlement amount and secured legal coverage.
Local taxpayers are the ones footing the bill for this messy legal fight.
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The county is working to resolve a large debt for legal services from past capital cases. They are trying to negotiate a lower payment that also covers future legal needs.
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