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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.

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ConcernedDouglas CarterSep 2, 2026

Speaking for the firefighters union, traced a 40-year history of staffing and pay disputes and urged the city to finally finish the conversation on safe staffing.

City Council Meeting Agendas (Regular) - Sep 2, 2026 · 2:15:53 →
OpposedDouglas CarterAug 19, 2026

The union representative demanded the council fund 17 additional firefighter positions, said eight of eleven engines run below the national standard, and promised to return at every meeting through November.

City Council Meeting Agendas (Regular) - Aug 19, 2026 · 3:24:51 →