Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced Thursday that the City of Lincoln has reached an agreement with the Lincoln Police Union on a new three-year contract, which the Mayor says prioritizes public safety and competitive wages.
The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing September 29 and vote on the contract afterwards. If approved, the agreement will take effect immediately.
The contract includes a 17% wage increase over three years—6% in the first two years and 5% in the final year—along with increased premium pay for longevity, Field Training Officers, and special assignments. It also expands the department’s wellness program from 90 minutes to two hours per week and enhances leave benefits…