Cupertino officials are buying themselves more time in a growing dispute over the cost of law enforcement.
The City Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to extend its contract with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office through Sept. 30, allowing negotiations to continue while an independent review examines whether the county’s proposed cost increase complies with state law.
The extension comes months after county officials proposed a jump in Cupertino’s contract costs. City officials said the proposal could significantly affect Cupertino’s economic health, prompting it and neighboring communities to challenge how certain expenses are being charged…