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Woodland mayor cites pay gap, vows proposal to raise police compensation to retain officers
Summary
City leaders discussed a widening pay gap between Woodland officers and neighboring agencies during the June 2 City Council meeting; the mayor said he will return with a proposal to increase compensation to help retain police staff.
The mayor and Police Chief Gibbs told the Woodland City Council on June 2 that pay differences with neighboring departments are contributing to turnover and that the mayor will propose higher compensation for officers.
The mayor said the city’s analysis shows Woodland officers earn substantially less over time than peers at Washington State Patrol, Clark County and nearby departments and that the city’s contract structure and hours worked affect annual pay. “I will be coming to council with a proposal,” the mayor said, describing the package as aimed at retention, not…
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