Overland Park Budget Doubles Down On Police AND Social Services

A quick peek at the Golden Ghetto trying to split the difference on priorities as their population continues to rise . . . Here's a peek at a worthwhile report wherein politic talking points and some interesting data might not address growing resident concerns about steadily rising crime numbers . . . Check-it: 

The total from Overland Park city leaders is $467.8 million for 2025's costs, an 8.6%. increase compared to last year.

So again because of the growth, that expected revenue, the money is earmarked for a few priorities.

Overland Park city leaders plan to first enhance public safety by adding more police support staff to move criminal cases through the court process quicker, equipping firefighters with thermal cameras, and more school crossing guards.

Next, more community resources, like increasing funding for emergency rent and utility help, and they'll spend the money with a focus on ensuring government accountability with more oversight staff and a solid waste study.

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Overland Park City Council approves 2025 budget, with funds focused on public safety, community resources

More than 200,000 people call Overland Park home, and city leaders say over the last decade, the population has grown by more than 10%.