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Public speakers press council on firefighter pay as budget hearing scheduled
5749036 · September 3, 2025
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Summary
Speakers told the council the city faces firefighter vacancies and high overtime costs and urged a 10% pay adjustment; the council scheduled a budget meeting on Sept. 9 to continue consideration of the fiscal-year operating and debt budgets.
During a public hearing on the proposed fiscal-year 2025 operating and debt-service budgets, members of the public urged the Montgomery City Council to prioritize firefighter pay and continued funding for community programs.
John Norris, speaking at the Aug. 19 hearing, told the council the fire department is carrying about 50…
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