Joint meeting with County seals the deal
By David Josselyn
National concerns regarding police brutality and lethal force will not be coming to Central City anytime soon. As of January 1, 2017, Central City will no longer have a police force protecting its fine citizens; instead, dedicated county deputies will be patrolling the area and keeping us safe. On Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at precisely 5:00 p.m., the Central City Council had a special joint meeting with the County of Gilpin to cast their final vote on Resolution 16-29. Three citizens, one reporter, and Interim Chief Patric Stanton silently watched as the Resolution quickly passed and was subsequently signed. The Commissioners voted prior to this meeting in their regular meeting the day before. For the Central City Council casting yea votes were Alderman Jeff Aiken, Alderman Judy Laratta, Alderman Kathy Heider, and Mayor Ron Engels. The only holdout casting a loud ‘nay,’ was Alderman Shirley Voorhies. Alderman Voorhies commented that she is following the direction of her constituents and has been fighting on their behalf; however, she is looking forward to working with the County despite their differing viewpoints.
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