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AI Acceptable Use Policy for City Operations

Ferndale now has formal rules for how staff, contractors, and volunteers can use AI tools. Copilot is the only broadly approved chatbot, sensitive data like Social Security numbers is off-limits, and the person using the tool owns any mistakes. Council members asked for tweaks on anonymization, accessibility, and source citations before it passed.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026

MediumPublic Safety

Replacement of 2019 Horton Ambulance

The fire department's oversized 2019 ambulance doesn't fit current needs, so the city is listing it for sale at $70,000 while the new smaller Braun ambulance arrives in December. Sale proceeds will offset the cost of the new rig.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 9, 2026