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Middletown resident urges council to adopt pay-plan ordinance, cites similar rules in 58 jurisdictions
Summary
Lisa Rice of Middletown spoke in support of ordinance 26-092, told the council she provided resources noting similar legislation in at least 58 counties and towns, and urged officials to prioritize retention and quality-of-service for public safety.
Lisa Rice of Middletown offered public comment during the July 28 executive meeting on ordinance 26-092, which would implement pay-plan changes negotiated with the Fraternal Order of Police, New Castle County Lodge 5.
Rice told the council she supplied materials to members in advance and said the legislation mirrors measures in "a minimum of 58 counties, towns, and states." She urged the council to consider retention and quality-of-service implications for residents and officers, saying it was important to preserve staffing and public safety. "I think that it's important for us to maintain retention and quality of service to keep myself and the community safe," Rice said.
Her comment was the only public comment recorded in the meeting transcript; she thanked council members for the opportunity to speak. The council acknowledged the input and proceeded to adjourn the meeting; no further public testimony on the measures was recorded in this session.
