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Firefighter pay raise

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveShane McKinneyNov 2, 2026

Said firefighters responded to his home emergency quickly the day before and urged the board to pay them what they deserve.

Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Nov 2, 2026 · 24:42 →
SupportiveSamuel SchleifNov 2, 2026

Thanked directors who privately backed the raise and asked them to turn support into a public yes vote.

Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Nov 2, 2026 · 24:48 →
SupportiveCrystal CadelliNov 2, 2026

Asked for a unanimous yes and urged the board to make the raise effective January 1 rather than April, citing firefighters lost to other cities.

Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Nov 2, 2026 · 27:42 →
SupportiveJason SkirbitzNov 2, 2026

Called the raise long overdue and echoed the call to make it effective sooner rather than later.

Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Nov 2, 2026 · 29:26 →
SupportiveJoey McCutcheonNov 2, 2026

Said failing to vote for the raise would be 'an absolute travesty' given money available in the budget.

Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Nov 2, 2026 · 30:06 →
SupportiveCasey MillspawNov 2, 2026

A business owner and candidate for city director, he urged immediate pay for firefighters and used the comment to pitch his campaign.

Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Nov 2, 2026 · 54:20 →