The union that represents Tacoma firefighters called the funding a victory, although it said the work is far from over.
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council approved its two-year budget Tuesday night, including additional funds for the fire department, which had been facing potential cuts.
Council members unanimously approved an amendment to inject $2.5 million into the Tacoma Fire Department, which the council said would help maintain staffing levels and allow for flexibility to prevent brownouts and mandatory overtime.
The money doesn’t add to the structural deficit and includes one-time cash, according to Councilmember Joe Bushnell, who worked on the legislation.
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