The town of Prosper, Texas, with a population of 38,000, has recently come under scrutiny for its police department's purchase of a $689,000 multi-purpose vehicle. This expenditure has raised questions among residents, especially considering the town's low crime rate, with an average of zero murders per year and no recent riots. The purchase represents 0.7% of the town's budget, leading to debates about the allocation of tax dollars. Additionally, Prosper, which is just 30 minutes from Dallas, has 15 elementary schools with a collective lunch debt of $21,000, highlighting other areas where funds might be needed.
0.7% of Prosper, Texas's budget went to a police vehicle. https://t.co/kWwW4z2SYh
Googling Prosper, TX, it looks a small and remarkably flat prairie town. I'd love to read the budget justification that got them sign off for basically a monster truck. https://t.co/MBHUP2EZkP
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