Summary
Easton just approved a brand new police contract to keep officer pay competitive, which means the city budget and your tax dollars are going to feel the squeeze. City leaders had to juggle priorities to make the numbers work, and it's bound to ripple through future local spending.
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Your local tax dollars might need to work harder to fund these pay bumps, forcing the city to shuffle its budget priorities.
Local police officers get the win here with better pay that keeps up with the times.
Taxpayers and other city departments might lose out as funds get heavily redirected toward policing.
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Easton Police approve 'competitive' contract with city - Lehigh Valley Public Media
Easton Police approve 'competitive' contract with city Lehigh Valley Public Media
Easton welcomes 5 new police officers, promotes Bonham - WFMZ.com
Easton welcomes 5 new police officers, promotes Bonham WFMZ.com
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