Summary
Officers told the council the new pay plan does little for mid-career and senior staff, with 80-90 officer vacancies and chronic overtime. The council added steps for topped-out veterans and adopted a dedicated public safety salary schedule.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The new schedule adds roughly $720,000 beyond the budget, funded by delaying some new hires to July 2027.
Certified police officers and firefighters, especially veterans who were topped out.
Officers who expected larger raises; non-public-safety employees receiving only 2%.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) — September 24, 2026
Officers told the council the new pay plan does little for mid-career and senior staff, with 80-90 officer vacancies and chronic overtime. The council added steps for topped-out veterans and adopted a dedicated public safety salary schedule.
City Council (Work) — September 18, 2026
A proposed Public Safety Salary Schedule would set pay rates for certified police officers and firefighters — a move aimed at recruiting and retaining public safety personnel.
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