Police and Fire Labor Agreements
Summary
The city manager announced the budget is balanced and both police and fire union contracts are settled ahead of Tuesday's first public hearing, with ratification expected at the next meeting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The balanced budget and settled union contracts determine resident tax bills and public safety staffing for the coming year.
All residents, plus police and fire employees who now have settled contracts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners - Sep 22, 2026
Both police and fire unions agreed to one-year contracts instead of the usual multi-year deals, reflecting budget worries tied to Amendment 3. Officers got pay bumps and a new midnight shift differential; firefighters got a shorter work week and bigger salaries.
Board of Commissioners - Sep 8, 2026
The city manager announced the budget is balanced and both police and fire union contracts are settled ahead of Tuesday's first public hearing, with ratification expected at the next meeting.
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