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Lafayette Budget Boosts Police Fire Pay | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lafayette’s mayor is proposing a bold budget move to boost pay for police and fire workers—up to $3,000 over two years—with starting salaries for new officers and firefighters jumping to $48K and $41K respectively. Civilian staff also get 3% raises, lifting the lowest-paid to $13/hour. The plan is funded by a projected 6% sales tax surge and $3M in retirement savings, thanks to booming local businesses. But it’s still a proposal—City Council must approve by November 1, and past history shows they’re likely to tweak it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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