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City says FY25 budget and pension payments align with Proposition U commitments; council debate on staffing target to continue
Summary
City financial and management staff told the Public Safety Committee that FY25 increases in police and fire funding and a step up in pension contributions meet the obligations described in Proposition U, while council members signaled intent to press for higher recruiting goals.
City finance and management officials told the Public Safety Committee on Jan. 14 that the fiscal‑year 2025 budget increase for police and fire, plus a larger contribution to the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System, align with the funding priorities voters approved in November as Proposition U.
Jack Ireland, the city’s chief financial officer, told the committee the Dallas Police Department’s FY25 budget increased by $62.2 million year‑over‑year and the Dallas Fire‑Rescue budget increased by $16.4 million. The city’s contribution to the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System rose from about $184…
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