On Tuesday, Chico city council members are set to approve the final budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Council members will also talk about policing reform.
One northern california city council - members are set to approve the final budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Action news now reporter jafet serrato is live in chico... jafet what else can we expect to see for tonight's meeting?
We can also expect to see the mayor calling for a review of the police department's policies.
The way mayor ann schwab wants to do that is by establishing a committee.
That committee would review trainings and recommend some reforms for police practices... if necessary.
Among the policies in the spotlight are officers' use of maneuvers - which include choke holds or maneuvers that cut off oxygen.
Another policy... the types of weapons officers use when it comes to someone resisting arrest.
And even the way officers give a verbal warning is another policy this committee would like to look into.
In regards to the budget... it has a 6 million dollar shortfall because of coronavirus impacts.
We know the city has had to lay off 11 staff members and a hiring freeze for 24 positions.
Live in chico jafet serrato action news now coverage you can count on!
The meeting starts at 5:30
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
