Tuesday, February 19, 2008
SALEM — Mayor Jerry Wolford said he will consider his options now that council has eliminated the city safety director’s post.
“I personally believe there is a need for someone in that position,” said Wolford, a Republican.
Council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to eliminate the position.
Law Director Brooke Zellers said that Wolford could also veto the legislation by not signing it.
But the five Democrats on council who voted for the legislation could overturn a veto. The other two council members are a Republican and an independent.
At-large Councilman Justin Palmer had said he had introduced the legislation to reduce costs.
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