Firefighter and police officer recruitment and retention
Summary
Both departments are losing experienced staff — mostly to Salt Lake County agencies paying $3–4 more per hour. The board wants a pay study to figure out how competitive the district needs to be, and a permanent pay policy so decisions outlive board turnover.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Any pay improvements will likely have to come from property tax increases, since both cities have small sales tax bases.
Residents get a stable, experienced fire and police workforce; first responders get more predictable, competitive pay.
Taxpayers may face property tax increases to fund higher compensation.
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