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Council approves FOP agreement after rejecting larger retroactive pay amendment
Summary
The council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police (Lodge No. 8) covering 2024–2028 that includes a 2.9% retroactive pay adjustment; an amendment to raise that to 4% failed after debate over negotiation precedent and fiscal impacts.
The council approved a multi‑year collective-bargaining agreement between the City of Newport and Lodge No. 8, the local Fraternal Order of Police, describing a bridge year and a three‑year term that includes a retroactive increase and new language on overtime and holidays. The administration said the agreement was budgeted.
A council member proposed an amendment to increase the retroactive pay from 2.9% to 4%, arguing fairness for service already provided and offering a fiscal estimate. After extended debate — with other members warning the change could politicize negotiations and affect other unions — the amendment failed and the contract as presented was approved by show of hands. One councilor who proposed the amendment argued the 4% change would cost taxpayers an additional $72,356 compared with the approved increase; that amendment did not pass.
