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Santa Maria council approves successor MOU with firefighters; 4–1 vote

3213610 · May 7, 2025
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Summary

The City Council adopted resolutions approving a successor memorandum of understanding with the Santa Maria Firefighters Union Local 2020 and an updated pay schedule. The measure passed 4–1 with Mayor Pro Tem Escobedo voting no.

The Santa Maria City Council on May 6 adopted resolutions approving a successor memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Santa Maria Firefighters Union Local 2020 and an updated city pay schedule.

Matthew Cherkop, president of the Santa Maria Firefighters, urged the council to approve the successor MOU, saying the agreement would ‘‘recognize our sacrifices and dedication’’ and…

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