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Published on: 5/22/2009
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Capt. Jason Campbell, president of the firefighters association, said that group wanted to clarify its position following the intense focus recently put on their salaries.
"We felt it was important that everyone understand that we believe the 3 percent reduction should be restored for all city employees, not just one particular group," he said, adding they've been getting "beat up so to speak" by those who feel the division is attempting to put itself above all other city departments.
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Campbell said the LFFA statement, posted Thursday, was not meant to create a divide between the fire and police departments.
"We are not separating from the police department on this matter," he said.
"We still want to see the pay restored; we just want to see all city employees get their pay back, not just public safety."
The president of the Blue Ridge chapter of the Police Benevolent Association said he did not want to see departments pitted against each other in the pay cut debate.
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Several people, including Campbell and Childress, have signed up to make formal addresses to council members before that vote takes place.