Police union contracts and rising public safety costs
Pasadena
Summary
New MOUs with the police officers' and lieutenants' associations will add roughly $17.6 million to the general fund over three years. Speakers argued the money should go to housing and underpaid city workers instead; councilmembers promised more transparent staff reports on future labor deals.
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Last discussed Jul 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $17.6 million added to the general fund over the contract term, with over $10 million more in future years.
Police officers and lieutenants receive market-competitive raises aimed at retention.
Critics said the cost crowds out affordable housing, homelessness services and raises for other city workers.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting: - Jul 13, 2026
New MOUs with the police officers' and lieutenants' unions will add roughly $17.6 million to the general fund through 2029. Speakers said the city spends 48 times more on police than housing and questioned the lack of transparency, while council members defended the raises as necessary to retain officers in a competitive market.
City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Jul 13, 2026
New MOUs with the police officers' and lieutenants' associations will add roughly $17.6 million to the general fund over three years. Speakers argued the money should go to housing and underpaid city workers instead; councilmembers promised more transparent staff reports on future labor deals.
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