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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oxford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
New ambulance purchase for Fire Division
The fire division is getting a 2026 Ram/Horton ambulance at state contract pricing, up to $385,406.17. It keeps the city's emergency medical fleet current.
Flock surveillance technology concerns
A resident asked Council to cancel the city's contract with Flock Safety, arguing its license plate cameras log everyone's movements and feed a nationwide database with little oversight.
Flock license-plate camera contract
Residents want the city to end or restrict the Flock camera system, citing privacy, false matches, and data sharing. The police chief defends it as an improved tool, and Council has pushed the decision to August 18 after the PCRRC weighs in.
Deer control program outcomes
Police Chief John Jones reported 62 deer harvested in the first two nights of the professional culling program, with a goal of at least 100. Archery hunting will resume afterward, and staff will pursue education and enforcement on the ban on feeding wildlife.
Amtrak station
The federal highway administration wanted clarifications before approving the Amtrak platform lease, so the city, CSX, and Amtrak amended the lease — 40-year term, corrected acreage, and confirmed platform use — to keep the passenger rail project on track.