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Council approves pay increase for per‑diem dispatchers to $65/hour to stabilize staffing
Atherton Town Council · November 20, 2025
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Summary
The council approved a resolution raising per‑diem dispatcher pay from about $60 to $65 an hour to attract and retain qualified per‑diem staff and reduce overtime pressure on full‑time dispatchers.
The council adopted a resolution on Nov. 19 to increase the hourly rate for per‑diem dispatchers from about $60 (top step desk rate cited by staff) to $65 per hour.
The police chief explained the dispatch center relies…
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