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City approves employee and firefighter agreements; council members flag budget risks
Summary
Council adopted memoranda of understanding with the Municipal Employees Association and with the Firefighters Association, covering pay and benefits; councilmembers applauded the investment in staff but some speakers warned about fiscal sustainability and reserves.
The National City Council unanimously approved two memoranda of understanding covering city employees and the fire department.
The council first approved a multi‑year memorandum of understanding with the National City Municipal Employees Association (MEA). City officials and labor representatives said the agreement moves many positions toward regional median wages and restores compensation gaps identified in past salary analyses. Councilmembers and staff described the agreement as an investment in recruitment and retention.
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