Summary
Santiago-Romero's motion to route mental health calls through Fire instead of Police passed 7-0, part of a broader push from residents for mental health funding.
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.8 million shifted from ARPA to the general fund for co-response; $10.8M for community violence intervention.
Residents experiencing mental health crises and their families.
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City Council Budget Hearings
Santiago-Romero's motion to route mental health calls through Fire instead of Police passed 7-0, part of a broader push from residents for mental health funding.
City Council Budget Hearings
Benson, Miller, Santiago-Romero and McCampbell all pushed for more mental health investment — the budget adds a third shift for co-response teams ($1.8M shifted from ARPA to general fund) but members say the gap is much wider.
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