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Grants Pass council approves 4% pay increase for firefighters
Summary
The Grants Pass City Council authorized a 4% salary increase for members of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3564, effective Jan. 1, 2026; staff estimated a six-month fiscal impact of $107,251 and councilors flagged long-term budget pressures from compounding step increases.
The Grants Pass City Council voted unanimously Sept. 17 to authorize the city manager to enter a salary adjustment with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 3564 that raises the firefighters' salary schedule by 4%.
City staff presented the agreement as a wage-only settlement. Aaron, the staff presenter, said the change applies to the existing salary schedule and estimated the six-month budget impact at…
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