Video: Atlanta City Council approves police training center funds

After more than 14 hours of public comment, Atlanta City Council approved a funding package that clears the way for the construction of a $90 million public safety training center..Here is how every Councilmember voted .Jason WinstonDistrict 1Vote: Yes.Amir R. FarokhiDistrict 2Vote: Yes.Byron AmosDistrict 3Vote: Yes.Jason DozierDistrict 4Vote: No.Liliana BakhtiariDistrict 5Vote: No.Alex WanDistrict 6Vote: Yes.Howard ShookDistrict 7Vote: Yes.Mary NorwoodDistrict 8Vote: Yes .Dustin R. HillisDistrict 9Vote: Yes.Andrea L. BooneDistrict 10Vote: Yes.Marci Collier OverstreetDistrict 11Vote: Yes.Antonio LewisDistrict 12Vote: No.Michael Julian BondPost 1 At-LargeVote: Yes.Matt WestmorelandPost 2 At-LargeVote: Yes.Keisha Sean WaitesPost 3 At-LargeVote: No

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