Special Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee Meeting - Dover Police Department Strategic Planning Workshop
Thursday, January 22, 2026, City Hall, City of Dover, Delaware
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The Dover Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee held a special strategic planning workshop on January 22, 2026, to review the Dover Police Department's Strategic Vision: 2030. Mayor Robin Christiansen, City Manager David Hugg, and Police Chief Thomas Johnson, Jr. presented an overview of departmental operations, sworn and civilian personnel trends, workload assessment, and rising operational costs. The presentation detailed Dover's population growth, property tax base constraints, and police budget projections increasing from $18.6 million in FY20 to an estimated $27.66 million in FY27. No formal legislative votes were taken as the session was strictly informational.
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1. Topic Introduction
Introduction to the Dover Police Department Strategic Planning Workshop by Chairman Anderson and Councilman Boggerty.
2. Opening Remarks by Mayor Christiansen
Opening remarks focusing on setting goals, identifying needs, and addressing tough choices facing Dover.
3. Overview - David S. Hugg, III, City Manager
Administrative overview and review of municipal data tables, population growth, and fiscal capacity.
4. Vision 2030 of the Dover Police Department
Informational briefing by Police Chief Thomas Johnson, Jr. and staff regarding Dover Police Department operations, sworn and civilian personnel allocations, facility and IT infrastructure, workload assessment, and budgetary challenges through 2030.
5. Council Discussion and Remarks
Discussion among City Council and committee members regarding police department strategic priorities and future budget impacts.
6. Public Comment
Public comment period on workshop topics.
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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING - DOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at the appropriate time. When possible, please notify the City Clerk (302-736-7008 or email at cityclerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be recognized. VIRTUAL MEETING NOTICE This meeting will be held in City Hall Council Chambers with electronic access via WebEx. Public participation information is as follows: Dial: 1-650-479-3208 Link: https://shorturl.at/r9z1v Event number: 2532 995 7220 Event password: DOVER (if needed) If you are new to WebEx, get the app now at https://www.webex.com/ to be ready when the meeting starts. CALL THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION MEETING TO ORDER ADOPTION OF AGENDA 1. Topic Introduction (Chairman Anderson and Councilman Boggerty) 2. Opening Remarks by Mayor Christiansen 3. Overview (David S. Hugg, III, City Manager) 4. Vision 2030 of the Dover Police Department (Chief Johnson and Staff) (This item is informational, and committee action is not required) 5. Council Discussion and RemarksPage 2
SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING - DOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP - January 22, 2026 PAGE 2 6. Public Comment ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO 29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING - Special Legislative, Finance and Administration Packet (Meeting packet)
CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING - DOVER POLICE DEPARTMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware AGENDA Public comments are welcomed on any item...