Public Safety · Live Oak, CA
Live Oak Halves Police Coverage Dec. 1; Measure G Vote Nov. 4
The Live Oak City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to reduce law enforcement coverage by half effective December 1, citing a $1.9 million general fund deficit. The new agreement with the Sutter County Sheriff's Office cuts patrol staffing from two deputies on duty at all times to one, saving approximately $1 million annually. Under the reduced contract, non-emergency calls including hit-and-runs without injuries, traffic violations, theft reports, and welfare checks will not receive responses unless deemed warranted by the sheriff. City Manager Ben Moody said fire service contracts also need renegotiation, likely resulting in further reductions. Council members discussed Measure G, a 1% county sales tax on the November 4 ballot expected to generate $750,000 to $800,000 for Live Oak.