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Council adopts three‑year police contract with 3% annual raises and pension contribution
Summary
Lock Haven council approved a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Lock Haven Police Officers Association covering 2026–2028 with 3% annual salary increases and a 2% employee contribution to the police pension fund; council members who served on the negotiating committee praised the process.
Lock Haven city council voted to adopt a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with the Lock Haven Police Officers Association during Tuesday’s meeting.
Staff presented the agreement, which covers Jan. 1, 2026 through Dec. 31, 2028. The contract formalizes a 3% salary increase each year and requires officers to contribute 2% of their earnings to the city’s police pension fund. Negotiators on the council thanked officers for participating in the process; council described the negotiations as positive and collaborative.
Council moved, seconded and called for a vote; attending councilmembers voted in favor and the motion carried.
The agreement will be implemented beginning Jan. 1, 2026, subject to administrative steps required for payroll and pension adjustments.
