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Jefferson Parish council votes to advertise for PR firm to summarize firefighters pay study after heated debate
Summary
After months of controversy, the council narrowly adopted a resolution to solicit statements of qualifications for a public‑relations firm to prepare an informational fact sheet about the East Bank consolidated fire department pay plan; proponents said the public needs a clear summary of a 369‑page pay study, opponents objected to outside spending and urged in‑house posting of salaries.
The Jefferson Parish Council on Aug. 20 voted to advertise for statements of qualifications from firms to prepare an informational campaign about the East Bank consolidated fire department pay plan, igniting a sharp divide among council members and lengthy public comment from firefighters and union representatives.
Supporters of the measure, including Councilmen Bonanno and Rosenberg and Councilwoman Bohannon, told the council that the parish paid for an extensive pay study — described in the meeting as a 369‑page document — and that local voters and taxpayers deserve a concise, factual explanation of what the study found and what the fiscal consequences would be for pay changes. Bohannon said parish staff and employees have been targeted on social media and that an…
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