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Council backs expanded cadet recruitment and continued staffing focus for police and fire
Summary
Council voted to expand the city's police and fire cadet and recruitment programs, authorize ongoing recruitment bonuses and retain funding in assigned fund balance for hiring incentives; public safety staff warned future growth and the Brightline station will increase demand for personnel and possibly a fourth fire station.
City public safety leaders briefed council on staffing, recruitment and retention. The City Manager said pay and retention remain priorities and noted statewide and regional recruitment pressures. Police and Fire leaders described active recruiting, cadet programs and ongoing vacancies.
Fire leadership said past station‑relocation studies identified the likely need for a fourth fire station to…
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