Chief’s Pay Raise Sparks Debate | Duluth News

Duluth City Council votes 7-2 to give Police Chief Mike Ceynowa a 10% pay bump to nearly $207,500 — sparking debate over budget deficits, pending lawsuits, and whether leadership stability justifies the raise. Supporters argue it’s vital for recruitment and retention, while critics question the timing as residents face rising costs. The city says the raise is already budgeted and needed to stay competitive — but not everyone’s on board. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/68b39f547fd1e4b6