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Concord budget review stresses police and fire staffing, EMS workload and first-responder wellness
Summary
City staff told the finance committee FY26 public-safety budgets increase largely for wages, overtime, and training; proposed additions include a police social worker and a half‑year assistant fire marshal.
City officials told the finance committee that the proposed fiscal-year 2026 budgets for public safety reflect rising personnel costs and steps intended to address high call volumes and worker wellness.
For the police department the city manager said expenses were up about $1.4 million or 9%, driven mainly by wage and benefit changes and by additions including “a third social worker outreach position.” The manager said the police budget also includes funds for recruitment materials, equipment replacement for motorcycle units, training for new officers, and a “first-responder wellness consultation program.” “This budget continues the emphasis on public safety and…
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