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Union City Council approves hiring Kenneth Fye as part‑time police officer
Summary
Council voted unanimously Aug. 13 to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part‑time officer; the borough budget had allocated at least $33,560 for wages and benefits, and hiring part‑time was presented as a cost-saving and coverage measure.
Union City Borough Council voted unanimously Aug. 13 to hire Kenneth Fye from the certified civil service list as a part‑time police officer.
Mayor Robert Wolf told the council it is important to maintain a local police department and recommended hiring a part‑time officer. Councilors discussed that a part‑time hire would lower costs and provide additional coverage; Borough Manager Cindy Wells said the budget had allowed at least $33,560 for wages and benefits and that actual cost would depend on hours worked. The motion to hire Fye was moved by Councilor Joyce, seconded by Councilor Osborn and carried unanimously by the six councilors present.
