Graham FY 22-23 budget proposes an increase in refuse fees, hiring of 6 patrol officers

A  $2 monthly increase for refuse fees, such as garbage and recycling, is propsed, for a total of $10.50 per unit, according to the Budget.

Six full-time patrol officers are recommended to join the Graham Police Department staff as part of the Community Oriented Policing Grant Program, which would also fund a partial amount of the salaries for hired officers. 

In addition, the Fire Department is suggested to hire two additional captain positions as part of "restructuring efforts," according to the Budget.

$35,000 is proposed for street resurfacing for the 9th consecutive year, according to the Budget.

The workshop will be held on June 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the City Hall Municipal Building, 201 S. Main Street. 

A copy of the proposed budget can be found in the City Clerk’s office or on the City’s website at https://www.cityofgraham.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/22-23-Proposed-Budget-for-Website-reduced.pdf.  

Destiniee Jaram is a community reporter for Burlington's The Times-News. She is always looking for tips relevant to the Alamance County community.  Contact Destiniee at DJaram@gannett.com, follow her on Twitter @DestinieeJaram, or leave her a message at 336-626-6106. 

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