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Firefighter specialized certification pay

Firefighters want monthly pay for specialized certifications like fire inspector, investigator, and plans examiner — work they say the state requires them to do already. The city wants to understand what's legally required before offering a counter.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 28, 2026

MediumTaxes Budget

City budget constraints and fund balance limits

The city walked the union through its finances: a $31.9 million general fund where fire takes about a fifth, and a $16.2 million fund balance where $10 million is legally tied to the second international bridge and can't fund raises.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026