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Council raises part-time police pay to $22.50 and adopts flex-time policy allowing up to 8 hours per week

Marion City Council · February 18, 2026
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Summary

The council unanimously approved a $2.50 hourly raise for part-time officers, bringing pay to $22.50, and adopted a revised personnel policy authorizing up to eight hours per week of approved remote/flex work with a scheduled review.

The Marion City Council unanimously approved two personnel changes proposed by staff: a pay increase for part-time police officers and a revised flex-time policy for eligible employees.

Police Chief Slater recommended raising part-time pay to help recruit and retain officers. A council member moved to…

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