Independence approves three‑year firefighter contract despite projected $4.5M fund shortfall

Apr 8, 2026

The City Council approved a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with IFF Local 781 unanimously. City staff warned the adopted package could create a $4.5 million shortfall in the fire fund under current revenue assumptions and outlined revenue and spending options to address any deficit.

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The Independence City Council on April 8 unanimously approved a three‑year collective bargaining agreement with IFF Local 781, the city27s firefighters union.

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