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Committee tables Daley’s charter amendment to ban on‑duty alcohol for uniformed firefighters after chief and union objections
Summary
Supervisor Chris Daley’s proposed charter amendment to make on‑duty drinking by uniformed firefighters a misdemeanor and grounds for dismissal was debated; Fire Chief Hayes White and firefighters urged that existing comprehensive policies and treatment options suffice. The committee tabled the proposal after public and departmental testimony.
Supervisor Chris Daley introduced a charter amendment to make it unlawful for uniformed members of the fire department to consume an alcoholic beverage while on duty, with violations to be a misdemeanor and grounds for dismissal. Daley said he intended a simple, clear zero‑tolerance rule focused on public safety and proposed an amendment excluding uniformed members of the division of fire prevention and investigation.
Fire Chief Hayes White testified at…
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