Dothan budget keeps public safety and administrative services at top of spending
August 07, 2026 | Dothan City, Houston County, Alabama
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Finance director Ramona presented departmental allocations and said administrative and support services and public safety are the city's two largest expenditure categories. She put public safety at about $57.6 million for 2027 and $59.8 million for 2028, which include capital and operating needs.
Ramona also said the budget programs $2.6 million for an All Wheels Park and funds for policing technology and vehicles: "We've included in the budget 2,600,000 for a real time crime center, police vehicles of 1.8..." Commissioners asked questions about prioritizing conditional capital items and staff said they will bring items forward when revenues allow.
Ramona also said the budget programs $2.6 million for an All Wheels Park and funds for policing technology and vehicles: "We've included in the budget 2,600,000 for a real time crime center, police vehicles of 1.8..." Commissioners asked questions about prioritizing conditional capital items and staff said they will bring items forward when revenues allow.
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