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West Sacramento council ratifies firefighterscontract, approves related budget amendment funded by Measure O
Summary
The City Council approved a successor memorandum of understanding with the West Sacramento Firefighters Association and adopted a budget amendment to fund the economic terms tied to Measure O revenue, after union leaders and city officials called the agreement a step toward rebuilding the departments.
The West Sacramento City Council on June 18 approved a successor memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the West Sacramento Firefighters Association and adopted a fiscal-year budget amendment tied to the MOU, moving Measure O funding toward public-safety staffing and operations.
The agreement and associated budget changes were presented by association leaders at the council meeting. "With the ratification of this contract, the city is reinvesting in its fire department. So, I couldn't be happier," said Greg Fonts, vice president, Local 522.
Why this matters: The contract and the budget amendment implement priorities the council set after voters passed Measure O in March. Council members…
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