Raleigh's Proposed Budget Boosts 911 Call Taker Pay by 17% to Address Safety and Staffing Concerns

Raleigh's proposed budget boosts 911 call taker pay by 17% to address safety and staffing concerns

Raleigh's proposed budget aims to address public safety concerns by increasing the starting pay for emergency communication call takers by 17%, raising it to $49,100. This move seeks to retain and recruit skilled personnel amid community concerns about 911 response times.

Raleigh’s Proposed $1.78 Billion Budget Includes Raises for City Staff, Investments in Parks, Affordable Housing

Raleigh city manager Marchell Adams-David presented her $1.78 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2025-26 to the city council on Tuesday. Highlights include significant pay raises for city staff and investments in affordable housing and Dix Park.The proposal does not include a property tax increase—rates will remain the same at 0.35¢ per $100. It does include slight fee increases for solid waste, water and sewer, and stormwater services, amo…