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Stanley council approves new police salary ranges and revamped longevity incentives to address shortages
Stanley Town Council · October 6, 2025
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Summary
With the police department operating at 9 of 16 positions, the council approved changes to pay ranges and a restructured longevity plan (tiered incentives for early years) intended to improve recruitment and retention; council said the budget will absorb the cost using funds from vacant positions.
Town Manager Heath Jenkins told the council the town’s police department is facing a staffing shortage and that the pool of qualified applicants has shrunk statewide, making competitive pay necessary to attract officers.
Jenkins outlined two approaches: adjust salary ranges…
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