Summary
The budget's milestone-based raises give younger officers more than veteran legacy officers, and an amendment to even it out failed. Council members and the officers' association say morale is suffering as the department runs 15-23 officers short.
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Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Her fix would have cost about $32,000, shifted from the overtime budget.
Police officers, especially veterans, would have gained if it passed.
Veteran officers continue receiving smaller milestone raises than newer officers.
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