Saint John Common Council has passed its 2018 $152.6 million dollar budget which still includes the $1.25 million in cuts to both Police and Fire Departments.
Mayor Don Darling says the attrition model approach will mean no immediate job loses.
The Mayor told the open council session that he had received a letter last Friday from Premier Brian Gallant saying he recognizes a new deal is needed for Saint John and he pledged short term funding.
It has the Saint John Police Association’s President Duane Squires questioning the rush to pass the budget now.
The Fire Association”s Peter Alexander is concerned longer wait times due to potential less apparatus could literally cost lives.