By Mike Krauser
WBBM
GARY, Ind. — Gary police and firefighters are staging a protest this afternoon outside City Hall as they face another year with a pay raise.
It has been almost a decade since the first-responders have seen raises.
They say they’re among the lowest paid in the state, with starting salaries of $39,000 and they’re quick to point out that the mayor, Karen freeman-Wilson, is among the highest paid mayors, with a salary of $142,000.
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