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Saline Council Debates Fire Department Budget Amid Concerns Over Governance

Saline City Council approved a major budget increase for the fire department amid concerns over financial oversight and fire board dysfunction. The Saline City Council reviewed and ultimately approved the Saline Area Fire Department’s (SAFD) 2025-2026 budget on March 17, but not without raising concerns over financial transparency and governance issues within the fire board. ...