More than two dozen people stepped up to speak to the council on behalf of the grassroots organization COPS/Metro to advocate for a temporary pause.
“It is saying 'yes' to transparency, 'yes' to an independent economic analysis that will keep our people in the know, that will educate and will allow our people to engage in educated dialogue with you — our leaders,” said COPS/Metro leader Jimmy Drennan.

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