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THE ISSUE:

The Howard County Police Department is planning to spend $2 million to buy a Bell 407 helicopter to replace a 40-year-old model shared with Anne Arundel County. The OH-58 chopper now in use will need a $300,000 maintenance overhaul soon, Howard Police Chief Wayne Livesay said, and a new machine would match one the Anne Arundel police have. The counties also share pilots. The Howard County Council must approve funds for the helicopter in the budget and must vote on a purchase agreement.

Do you think Howard County should have a new $2 million helicopter?

YOUR VIEW

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