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Arlington leaders point to vacancies and propose higher public‑safety pay to retain staff
Summary
Civic Federation and board members described vacancies in police and sheriff's offices, said overtime is straining budgets, and discussed a board-level decision to add $5 million ongoing toward police and fire to address staffing and retention.
Arlington board members and civic leaders told a Civic Federation audience that hiring and retention shortfalls in police and sheriff’s offices are driving overtime costs and increased budget pressure.
"We're trying to address the, FTE issue ... raise the salaries ... to $90,000," said Michael McMenemin, who leads the Civic Federation’s public safety subcommittee, describing the…
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