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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 21, 2026.
Public comments (5)
The fire union president opposed the proposal, saying the union was shut out of planning until late, and asked the council to cut the premium increases in half to 10-15%.
Metropolitan Council (Special) - Oct 21, 2026 · 43:10 →A retired firefighter questioned the consultants' math and argued increases hurt low-paid workers making under $30,000 a year who joined the city for the benefits.
Metropolitan Council (Special) - Oct 21, 2026 · 46:30 →A District 10 resident shared her family's experience with firefighters who served her late mother and asked the council to vote no and find a more equitable solution.
Metropolitan Council (Special) - Oct 21, 2026 · 49:49 →A city employee shared how the plan covered $914,000 in bills during his infant son's illness, leaving his family only a deductible, and asked the council to keep that perspective in mind.
Metropolitan Council (Special) - Oct 21, 2026 · 52:42 →The police union president acknowledged the increases are hard but credited Mayor Edwards for working with the union to cut a proposed 50% increase down to the 20-30% range and removing the spousal surcharge.
Metropolitan Council (Special) - Oct 21, 2026 · 55:18 →