Council approves tentative agreement with Michigan Fraternal Order of Police after closed session

The Richmond City Council convened in closed session under Section 8(c) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, for strategy and negotiation sessions connected with collective bargaining. After returning to open session, council voted to approve a tentative agreement with the Michigan Fraternal Order of Police that was signed on Aug. 20, 2025.
A council member moved to approve the tentative agreement; council members indicated support and the motion passed by voice vote. Council members praised the spirit of the negotiations and thanked both parties for reaching an agreement. City staff did not provide the agreement’s financial terms during the open session at the meeting; the council took formal action to approve the tentative agreement.