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Margate commissioners say firefighter pay negotiations underway; $40-unit 'Hometown Heroes' housing mentioned
Summary
Commissioners discussed ongoing firefighter-pay negotiations and a proposed affordable-housing project for first responders near the planned downtown; one commissioner said salary increases are expected to match Broward Sheriff's Office levels, and staff identified a 40-unit affordable-housing offering under a Hometown Heroes program.
Margate commissioners said on Aug. 31 that negotiations over firefighter pay are active and that the city is exploring housing set-asides for first responders.
During public comment and commission remarks, the acting chair and commissioners addressed pay parity and housing as two related issues affecting recruitment and retention of safety personnel.
Acting Chair/Commissioner Casciano and other commissioners described ongoing negotiations with the firefighters' union…
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