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Committee approves $1,000 one-time payment for city employees, adds 7% pay parity for probationary fire roles

St. Louis Board of Aldermen Budget & Public Employees Committee · May 5, 2026
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Summary

The Budget & Public Employees Committee gave a due‑pass recommendation to Board Bill 9 on May 4, approving a $1,000 one‑time lump sum for city civil‑service employees and a 7% pay‑rate parity increase for certain probationary fire classifications; the motion passed 5–0 and the bill returns to the full board.

The Budget and Public Employees Committee voted unanimously May 4 to recommend Board Bill No. 9, approving a one‑time $1,000 payment to city civil‑service employees and a 7% pay‑rate increase for several probationary fire job classifications.

Chair Aldridge said the payment will be funded from leftover FY26 balances and described the measure as an immediate way to show appreciation for city workers while a broader pay…

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