Bayberry residents organized this meeting because they say they still need more information.
"I don't know if it's a good thing or a bad thing. I'm 78-years-old and I'm kind of leery of promises of savings," said Town of Clay resident Phillip Prell.
Clay's Town Supervisor says a merger with the Sheriff's Office will save the town millions, but Clay's Police Benevolent Association is telling people otherwise.
A possible merger between the Clay Police Department and the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office was the focus of a meeting in the Bayberry neighborhood Sunday night. News 10 Now's Giselle Phelps was there and tell us what all sides are saying.
"After this thing goes, they're going to realize its going take an increase in personnel after the increase occurs it’s going to eat up any potential tax savings," said Clay Police Benevolent Association Rep. Lieutenant Fred Corey.
"They're wrong. Here's the problem, I've done the calculations, and I’ve had it reviewed by an independent CPA. They keep the tax savings aren't there, but there's no counter analysis," said Clay Town Supervisor James Rowley.
Sheriff Kevin Walsh was on hand to back up Rowley's claims of savings and protection. But, the PBA says the move could compromise public safety too.
"We normally have three or four cars out on each shift, where they get this information we don't know, but it’s absolutely inaccurate," said Corey.
"Well, I sign the paychecks, so I don't know where they're getting their numbers from," says Rowley. "There's no way they can consistently put two road patrols on our roads on a consistent basis. I know for a fact that we've been down to one patrol."
The messages are mixed and residents say they still have some thinking to do.
"I think I'll look into it a little further, with the people in my area anyway," says Prell.
Both sides plan to kick up their campaigning over the next couple weeks. Residents will vote on the merger June 23rd.