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Council puts proposed reduction in assistant fire chief positions on first reading
Summary
Councilor Kozak introduced Ordinance 2025-132 to amend the administrative code and reduce the maximum number of assistant fire chiefs from two to one; members asked for more information and the measure was placed on first reading for further discussion.
Councilor Kozak introduced Ordinance 2025-132, which would amend the city administrative code to change the maximum number of assistant fire chiefs from two to one. Kozak said she spoke with the fire chief (referenced in the meeting) and recommended more discussion; she asked that the ordinance be placed on first reading so council can gather additional information and hear concerns raised by other members.
Why it matters: The ordinance would change the authorized staffing level for senior fire department leadership. Councilors asked staff for more detail, and some said they wanted additional time to consult with the chief and other stakeholders before making a decision.
Details: Councilors discussed getting more information from the chief and “higher up” (administration) and agreed to postpone final action to allow staff to provide requested data. Kozak said she had spoken with the chief and would like further conversations with other interested members.
What’s next: The ordinance will be placed on first reading and returned to council for further discussion and possible action after staff provides the requested information.
