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Paducah approves three-year firefighters contract; mayor and union sign agreement
Summary
The board adopted an ordinance authorizing the mayor to execute a labor agreement with Professional Firefighters of Paducah Local 168 (IAFF), effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029; a signing and group photo followed the vote.
The Paducah Board of Commissioners voted on July 14 to authorize the mayor to execute a collective‑bargaining agreement with Professional Firefighters of Paducah Local 168, the International Association of Firefighters local representing city firefighters.
The ordinance authorizes the agreement, which the clerk said becomes effective July 1, 2026 and will expire June 30, 2029. Commissioners thanked firefighters in the chamber for their service; after the recorded vote the mayor and representatives from Local 168 came forward for an official signing and a group photograph.
Mayor Bray praised the department and said he was proud to have them represent the city. The measure passed on a recorded roll call with all members voting aye.
The ordinance summary provided by the clerk lists the agreement's effective and expiration dates; the clerk did not read detailed contract terms into the record during the meeting. Commissioners who spoke offered public appreciation for the department, and the mayor proceeded with an on‑stage signing and invited the full department to join for a photograph.
