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Redistricting along with the addition of two more districts and Council members will have additional impacts to
the level of existing legal services.
Increases in the number and complexity of employment law claims, state and federal appeals, and a marked
increase in contested matters involving land use issues have resulted in a need to dedicate more resources,
diverting attorneys from other work. The rising complexity of the issues facing the Police Department has also
increased the resources needed to meet those demands causing existing resources to be diverted to address those
needs.
The department anticipates continued challenges to retain and recruit experienced staff and appropriately
address succession planning.
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