Asheville City Council members, voting 4-to-3, approved the fiscal year 2024-25 annual operating and capital budget at its city council meeting on June 11.
Council members also heard a revised option addressing staff compensation increase. A 8.8-percent increase in compensation for starting sworn firefighters was approved.
Police Department staff will see a 6-percent increase across the board.
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Also, non-public safety staff will receive a 4.11-percent increase or $2,400 whichever is greater.
Adoption of the revised budget will result in a .63-cent property tax increase to fund salary adjustments.
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Written by the City of Asheville.