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Former officer says Fort Heights lacks active police department; asks who will negotiate with union
Summary
A former Fort Heights officer told the board the village lacks a functioning police department, asked who will negotiate with his union, and urged clarity about appointments and pay; the board did not record an immediate personnel decision.
Willie Robinson, who identified himself as a former Fort Heights police officer, told the board he has dealt with village policing issues since 2008 and expressed concern about staffing and who will represent the village in union talks. Robinson asked, "Who's gonna be appointed to talk to my union and myself pertaining to the police?" and said the Fort Heights bill is increasing while the village lacks an active police department.
The mayor acknowledged the concern and there was no immediate personnel appointment recorded in the meeting. Robinson said he had raised the issue at prior meetings and asked the board to clarify who will handle police labor and compensation moving forward.
