I'm generally a fan of Lincoln Police Chief Tom Casady, so it's difficult not to be happy that he appears to be on his way to becoming LIncoln's first public safety director. The role would oversee both the Lincoln Police Department and Lincoln Fire & Rescue. There's a press conference set for 9:00am today.
My first question about this to Mayor Beutler, however, is rather pointed: Why are we creating a new position for which there is questionable need, no demand, and zero money? I'm sure the press conference will (attempt to) answer some of that, but I don't expect to come away satisfied after that sort of canned appearance. Unless, that is, local media actually do their job instead of helpfully parroting the City's talking points, which I can't fathom happening. (Was that too sharp for a Friday morning? I'm cranky because one of my boys called reveille at 5:00am.)
I'm ever so tempted to continue, but I just don't feel comfortable speculating at this point. I'll keep my yap shut -- er, fingers tied? -- until after the press conference. But you, dear readers, may feel free to speculate and rant at will. And check in later today to see if I've had a chance to formulate any further thoughts based on today's developments.
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