One big item – City Council voted to remove subpoena power from the Civilian Review Board
AI summary, (minutes for recent meetings are unavailable):
At the July 7, 2026 Saratoga Springs City Council meeting, the council voted to amend the city code, restructuring the Civilian Review Board (CRB). The vote removed the CRB’s direct subpoena power and administrative hearing provisions, shifting its focus entirely to mediation and referring investigations to outside agencies like the Attorney General. [1]
The restructuring sparked significant public debate, with residents expressing concerns over transparency and police accountability.
The restructuring sparked significant public debate, with residents expressing concerns over transparency and police accountability.
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