Council debate touches firefighter scheduling, overtime and budget implications
During first-reading budget discussion, an alderman urged restoration of firefighter and police shift schedules and elimination of mandatory 'Kelly' days that force staff to take unpaid/forced days off to control overtime costs.
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During initial discussion of the proposed FY 2025–26 budget (Ordinance 2025-209), Alderman Ray (last name reported in transcript as a council member) raised concerns about staffing and scheduling practices that have required firefighters to take mandatory “Kelly” days to control overtime costs.
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