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Fayetteville adopts local firefighters 'bill of rights' after union push
Summary
The City Council adopted a local firefighters bill of rights, implementing procedures authorized by Arkansas Act 686 of 2025. Fire Chief Hardon and union representative Jimmy Vineyard said the ordinance protects personnel rights and will help morale and retention.
The Fayetteville City Council voted on Aug. 19 to adopt a local firefighters bill of rights, adopting into city code procedures authorized by the Arkansas Legislature in Act 686 of 2025.
Fire Chief Hardon told council the ordinance was brought forward by the firefighters’ union and that many of the protections reflect…
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