Summary
The budget amendment creates a city Department of Public Safety with a director to coordinate police, fire, streets and parks during emergencies and events — someone who works alongside, not above, the police and fire chiefs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Creates a new director position added to the current fiscal year budget; exact salary not stated.
✅Who benefits
Everyone in Charleston, through better-coordinated emergency response and event safety.
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