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Firefighters Urge Council to Prioritize Staffing and Equipment as Underpass Debate Continues
Summary
Normal Firefighters (IAFF Local 2442) told the council their community needs study shows an 83.6% increase in emergency calls from 2006 to 2024 and urged officials to prioritize public safety investments while deciding on major capital projects such as the Uptown Underpass.
Representatives of the Normal Firefighters (IAFF Local 2442) asked the council to ensure public‑safety needs remain a priority as the town moves forward with the Uptown Underpass.
Chad Pacey, president of Local 2442, said the union supports efforts to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility but warned the underpass's high cost could divert funds from "staffing…
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