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Chester council approves two police hires, 3% union wage increase and multiple contracts and grants
Summary
At its Jan. 8 meeting, the Chester City Council unanimously approved two patrol officer appointments, a 3% wage increase memorandum of understanding for three unions, consultant and contractor awards using RFP and ARPA funds, acceptance of a federal EDA grant, and cooperation for a $4 million RACP grant tied to the Philadelphia Union Sportsplex.
The Chester City Council on Jan. 8 unanimously approved a set of personnel appointments, union wage changes, consultant and contractor awards, and grant-related agreements intended to support public safety, street-level cleanliness and a regional sports development project.
The council approved hiring Leroy Whittaker and Angel Carreon Jr. as full‑time patrol officers for the Chester Police Department, effective Jan. 8, 2025, with a one‑year probationary period and the residency requirement set at within 50 miles of Chester City Hall. Both officers were sworn in during the meeting and offered brief remarks of thanks.
Councilors also ratified a memorandum of understanding that sets a 3% wage increase for 2025 for the city’s union employees represented by Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 19, International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1400, and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 107. City…
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