 Firefighters packed yet another Mayor and Commission meeting to ask for the local government to recognize their union and grant the right to collectively bargain. You have heard how the fire department is in dire need of a corrected pay and career ladder, so we won't keep losing firefighters to other departments or completely new careers. You have heard that they are desperately short staffed and morale is at an all-time low. The fire department is special, it is a family, and this family is in trouble. You can give the firefighters hope. Please vote yes to Title 25. When it came time to vote, commissioners supported the Firefighters Union 9-1 with Allison Wright as the only no vote. Mayor Gertz had also opposed the idea, but since 9 votes is a veto-proof majority, he decided to let it slide. Congratulations ACC Firefighters!