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Council approves bilingual assignment pay for police, firefighters and dispatchers
Summary
An ordinance establishing bilingual assignment pay (75¢ per hour, about $130 per month) for civil‑service police officers, firefighters and 9‑1‑1 dispatchers took effect June 1; eligibility requires demonstrated proficiency and chief approval.
Lockhart City Council adopted an ordinance May 20 authorizing bilingual assignment pay for police officers, firefighters and first‑responder dispatchers. The ordinance intends to recognize and compensate first responders who demonstrate certified language proficiency and who use those language skills on duty.
Key provisions - Pay rate: $0.75 per hour bilingual assignment pay (council and staff characterized that as roughly $130 per month for…
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