Two ordinances looking to increase incentive pay for entry-level police officers and firefighters in Missouri City have received the green light on their first readings.
During its Aug. 15 meeting, Missouri City City Council unanimously passed the first readings, which, when approved on their second and final reading at a future council meeting, will create a $10,000 hiring incentive for entry-level police officers, a $6,000 incentive for certified firefighter staff with no experience and $10,000 for certified firefighter staff with a minimum of three years paid department experience, according to agenda documents.
“I’m excited that my colleagues are engaged in this conversation because in my opinion this has been glossed over for weeks, months and possibly years,” said Vashuandra Edwards, council member at large Position 1 during the meeting.
The original ordinances called for a police incentive of $6,000, with $3,000 for certified firefighter staff with no experience and $6,000 for certified firefighter staff with a minimum three years paid department experience, according to the ordinance.
