It may be only as a volunteer, but Carlsbadistan City Councilman Keith Blackburn is reportedly excited about getting to do some police work after the City Council voted to change to rules and allow it, according to a story in the North County Times.
The City Council unanimously agreed Tuesday to amend a city ordinance to allow the service. The city already allows its council members to be volunteer firefighters. . . . The amendment, which will require a second council vote, is expected to go into effect next month. It will allow newly elected Councilman Keith Blackburn, a former Carlsbad police officer, to continue participating in Police Department activities as a volunteer. That’s something he’s been seeking since his election.
It does create some interesting conflict of interest possibilities when it comes to all kinds of City Council decisions, but it looks like they’re okay with that.
[Link: North County Times]
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