Winston-Salem weighs tax increase to fund firefighter raises

City leaders in Winston-Salem are considering a property tax increase to fund fire department raises.

A survey reviewed during Monday’s council meeting found Winston’s firefighters are paid less than their counterparts in peer cities.

To address that gap, staff are proposing raises of about 4% for certified firefighters and roughly 9.5% for battalion chiefs…

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