Fiscal discipline helps Pensacola rise

The trajectory has been set – Pensacola is a city on the rise. America’s first settlement has an undeniable momentum and an ever-growing reputation as a safe, attractive, well-managed city. Our challenge now is to maintain that momentum.

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Hayward reaches agreement with Pensacola Professional Firefighters

Pensacola Mayor Ashton Hayward announced that he has reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Pensacola Professional Fire Fighters Local 707, representing the City of Pensacola’s Fire Department employees.

“Our public safety employees are one of our City’s strongest assets.These men and women put their lives on the line every day to protect our citizens. We owe it to them to ensure that they are paid fairly for the great work they do each and every day. ”

- Mayor Hayward

Employee Recognition

Last week, we took time to recognize several milestones and achievements of some of our City employees.

Congratulations to Gene Eggert Jr with Pensacola Fire Department, our Employee of the Month.

National Night Out

Earlier this week was National Night Out - Escambia County This event was a free, family friendly event promoting community- police awareness that is held on the 1st Tuesday of August. Thank you to everyone that came out and made this evening such a success.

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