From and after August 1, 1962, each member of the fire department who has had three years continuous service shall receive an increase in salary of two percent and shall thereafter receive an increase in salary of two percent for each year of additional service up to and including twenty years. Both the base pay and accrued longevity shall be used in computing the
longevity pay.
What this translates to: Both the base pay and accrued longevity shall be used in computing the
longevity pay— You’re paying more… but not getting what you were promised. That’s not just a firefighter issue. That’s a trust issue. Because when leadership tells voters one thing to pass a tax and then delivers something else it affects everyone. Slower response times. Higher costs. Less accountability.
Kenner voters approved a tax increase with the understanding it would strengthen firefighter pay and improve emergency services. Now, as staffing concerns grow and firefighters pursue legal action over compensation, critics argue the outcome has fallen short of what residents were led to expect — raising broader questions about transparency, trust, and how public dollars are being used.
