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Council approves FY26 pay scale including step increases for police chief, captains and lieutenants amid public concern
Summary
The Milford City Council voted to adopt the FY26 pay scale that includes one-step pay increases recommended for the police chief, captains and lieutenants. Public commenters praised the police department but also raised concerns about proposed police pay increases and a perceived conflict of interest involving a local newspaper publisher.
The Milford City Council approved the fiscal year 2026 pay scale on a recorded vote after a presentation by human resources staff and questions from council members. The adopted update implements the pay study’s recommended scale and includes a one-step pay-grade increase for the police chief, police captains and police lieutenants. The pay-scale action follows a professional pay study and budget approval earlier in the meeting. Jamisha Williams, the city’s human resources director, told the council the packet includes the FY26 pay scale and that the chief recommended adjustments for the chief, captains…
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