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Henderson council approves three-year police union contract after 91% membership support
Summary
The Henderson City Council approved a three-year labor agreement with the Henderson Police Officers Association covering 07/01/2025–06/30/2028. HR presented pay and benefit changes; union and police leaders praised the deal and council voted to adopt the contract after staff said 91% of members supported it.
Henderson — The City Council voted to approve a three-year labor agreement with the Henderson Police Officers Association (HPOA) that runs from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Javier Mendez, the city’s director of human resources, told the council the agreement includes increases to base wages, retention pay, retirement/health savings account contributions and changes to holiday and call‑out pay. Mendez said the contract also contains reductions to certain holiday and call‑out pay provisions and that 100% of specified savings were reallocated to fund deferred compensation and retention pay. HR recommended approval. “This agreement consists of a 3 year agreement starting 07/01/2025 through 06/30/2028,” Mendez said.
The agreement was described to the council as negotiated collaboratively between the city and the HPOA. Michael Goodwin, president of the Henderson Police Officers Association, spoke in support and thanked negotiators and membership for their work. “This contract reflects a balanced outcome and a continued commitment to working together to prioritize public safety,” Goodwin said. Police Chief Reggie Raider also praised the package, saying it will help the department sustain recent reductions in crime and staffing shortfalls.
Council members noted the labor vote among rank‑and‑file HPOA members: the city said 91% of membership supported the agreement. When a council member asked about prior vacancy rates, Mendez said the department’s vacancy rate was about 6% a year ago. City officials and council members credited collaboration for the improvement; city staff also pointed to an ongoing police academy class they said could, if all recruits graduate, bring vacancies to 0%.
The council moved and voted to approve the contract; the clerk announced that all members voted in favor of the motion made by councilwoman Larson and that it carried.
What happens next: The contract takes effect July 1, 2025. Council discussion focused on implementation and staffing impacts rather than on changes to civilian budget appropriations. The city’s human resources and finance teams will oversee implementation and payroll adjustments.
