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Union City council hires Kenneth Fye as part-time police officer
Summary
The Union City Borough Council unanimously approved hiring Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part-time police officer; councilors said a part-time hire reduces cost while increasing coverage. The move follows the mayor's call to maintain the borough police department.
Councilor Riley Cross called for maintaining police capacity and the council followed with a personnel decision to add part-time coverage.
Councilor Matt Joyce moved and Councilor Osborn seconded a motion "to hire Kenneth Fye from the Certified Civil Service list as a part-time officer," which the council approved unanimously. Mayor Robert Wolf said it is important for the borough to maintain a police department, adding the borough should "do the best they can with what they have." Borough Manager Cindy Wells noted the budget had allowed at least $33,560 for wages and benefits and that a part-time hire would cost less than that. The council did not specify an hourly schedule; the motion record indicates unanimous approval among the six councilors present.
