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Public Safety Funding
Summary
The 5% raise for police lieutenants passed despite warnings about looming budget shortfalls. Two councilors argued higher-paid staff shouldn't get bigger increases while parks, libraries and road repairs go underfunded.
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Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
A 5% salary increase for LELS 363 members, already budgeted for 2027.
✅Who benefits
Duluth police lieutenants and, supporters argue, a fully staffed department serving residents.
⚠️Who could be affected
Critics say other underfunded city services and taxpayers bear the cost.
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