The Los Gatos Town Council has voted to allocate $1 million towards emergency management efforts due to the severe fires in Southern California. This funding is aimed at enhancing wildfire preparedness and establishing a fulltime emergency manager position, which was expedited due to recent events. Town manager Chris Constantin emphasized the need for immediate access to funds for potential emergencies. The decision comes alongside community inquiries about the town's readiness, while also balancing a future budget deficit projected to be $2 million annually for the next five years.
The $1 million for emergency management in Los Gatos will be utilized for wildfire preparedness initiatives and funding a full-time emergency manager position.
Town manager Chris Constantin stressed the urgency of the funding, indicating immediate needs in case of emergencies like fires or earthquakes.
The decision to rapidly allocate resources responds to community concerns about readiness amid recent devastating fires in Southern California.
Council member Rob Rennie expressed caution about the vote, highlighting the long-term consequences for the town's budget amid projected deficits.
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