2026–27 · City-wide
More patrol officers in Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan
The resident proposes cutting salaries of the mayor, her staff and city council by 40% to fund more BPD patrol officers with higher starting pay in Roxbury, Dorchester and Mattapan.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
I would cut the salaries for the mayor and her staff by 40%, same goes to the city council. I would put the additional funds towards hiring more patrol cops with higher starting pay for the BPD in areas such as Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan.
Who it helps and why
Social probably everyone is affected by crime. Police act as a deterrent.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 6, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Public Safety
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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