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• Potential regulatory capture: Discussion regarding the limitation of pawn shop licenses potentially inflating the value of existing licenses and creating a barrier to entry.
• Budgetary transparency: Concerns raised about the lack of fee increases for pawn shop oversight over the past 10 years despite inflation.
• Police resource gaps: Conflicting statements regarding the capacity of the police department to properly audit and monitor pawn shops for stolen goods vs. the need for additional fee funding.
• Property tax distribution: Large budget items include significant investments in public safety (two new patrol officers) and a new fire inspector position.

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• (December 3, 2024)

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