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Grove City Council approves three‑year police contract with 4% annual raises

Grove City Council · January 5, 2026
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Summary

The Grove City Council approved Ordinance C‑5525, a three‑year contract with the Fraternal Order of Police that includes 4% annual raises, a longevity bonus tier and higher shift and uniform allowances; city staff estimated roughly $2.5 million in aggregate annual cost for about 71 officers.

Grove City Council approved a three‑year labor agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police, Capitol City Lodge No. 9, at its organizational meeting.

City staff summarized the contract at second reading, saying it is retroactive to July 1, 2025, and calls for 4% wage increases in each year of the agreement. The contract adds a longevity bracket with a roughly $2,250 bonus for officers with more than 25 years of service, increases…

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