The council also voted to approve Gleason s generous compensation package, which includes a $230,000 base salary, six weeks of paid vacation and up to 20 sick days.
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According to the city, the fire department s lift assist calls have increased from 430 in 2014 to more than 1,000 in 2023, taking firefighters away from core responsibilities.
But that didn t stop two city council members from expressing opposition to the potential move, echoing concerns expressed by parents, teachers, administrators and alumni from nearby St. Teresa High School.