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Richmond parking enforcement officers urge reclassification, higher pay
Summary
During the council—s public-comment period, Richmond parking enforcement officers and union representatives urged the city to reclassify positions and raise wages, citing expanded duties, hazardous working conditions and revenue generated by citations.
Corinne Alejandre, a City of Richmond parking enforcement officer, told the council during public comment that parking enforcement staff are responsible for more work than their job descriptions reflect and are paid less than comparable positions in nearby jurisdictions.
"We are a revenue generating unit," Alejandre said, and she asked the city to review the officers—classification and pay.
The request was backed by other officers. Tierra Gonzales, identified as the department—second senior parking enforcement representative, said the unit has been performing duties outside its classification since at least February 2022 and is one of the lowest-paid full-time positions in the city. "We—really not getting paid even equivalent to…
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