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Divided City Council delays four-year police union contract

Divided City Council delays four-year police union contract

Van Overbeek’s absence might have affected the outcome
A divided City Council voted 4-2 at its July 14 meeting to revisit a proposed four-year contract with the Chico Police Officers’ Association during a future closed session. The proposed contract would cover the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2030, and includes negotiated changes to officer pay, benefits, and other terms of employment. It provides for annual …

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