Police pay proposal sparks debate over affordability and contract limits
The police chief proposed pay increases to retain officers, including a $10,400 base raise for deputies; councilors warned the recurring cost and fringe benefits could make the plan unsustainable and asked staff for prior-year actuals and contract details before finalizing the budget.
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The police chief presented a compensation proposal intended to make municipal officer pay competitive with neighboring counties, including a cited $10,400 increase for baseline deputies. He said the wage change was aimed at retention: "the bottom line officers get the 10,400 grades to match Harris Montgomery County..." and argued the department would otherwise risk losing officers.
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