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Council approves police MOUs aimed at recruitment and retention; raises and premiums included
Summary
The council approved tentative agreements with the Salinas Police Officers Association and Police Managers Association that include multi-year raises, equity adjustments and night-shift differential increases; staff said the package will cost several million dollars across the term and is intended to help recruitment and retention.
City staff presented and the council approved new memoranda of understanding with the Salinas Police Officers Association and the Police Managers Association. The POA agreement covers Jan. 1, 2026'Dec. 31, 2027, with a 3% salary increase effective Jan. 2026, a 2% market adjustment,…
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