Ward 4 Council Member· 2019–2024
Charles Odom
Gastonia
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 16:55
- Avg per meeting
- 8:28
- Segments
- 1139
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Top issues during term (4)(Public Safety)
police operations
It saves taxpayer money by using lower-cost civilian staff instead of expensive, highly-trained police officers for routine paperwork.
fire department rating
You could see some extra cash in your pocket soon if your insurance company decides to lower your property rates based on this top-tier safety score.
police hiring incentives
Taxpayer funds will be redirected toward higher hiring bonuses for incoming officers.
police recruitment
Your local tax dollars are funding $15,000 sign-up bonuses for every new hire, which will tighten the city budget.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Odom was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.