Set Fire Chief salary range at $11,800 to $18,417 per month

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In Plain English

The city currently lacks a formal salary range for the Fire Chief position. This law establishes the monthly pay between $11,800 and $18,417 annually. If approved after a second reading, the city can hire or promote someone to this role within that range.

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Votes

To introduce the ordinance for first reading

Passed

7 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would set the Fire Chief's salary between $11,800 and $18,417 per month (roughly $141,600 to $221,000 annually). Currently, the city has no formal pay range for this position, which prevents them from hiring or promoting someone to fill the role. The ordinance needs a second reading before it becomes final, allowing the city to then recruit for the Fire Chief position within the established salary range. This was a routine administrative measure to formalize compensation for a key public safety leadership role.

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