Why was Irving’s Proposition A placed on the November ballot?
It was placed on the ballot at the request of local and national government union leaders. Their stated goal is for Irving to implement the same kind of collective bargaining agreement that government employees in California have.

Are Irving firefighters collectively endorsing Proposition A?
Absolutely not. Many Irving firefighters are opposed to Proposition A because of concerns it will result in higher taxes and cuts in the fire department.

Didn’t City Hall recently increase pay and benefits for Irving firefighters?
Yes. Thanks to a Mayor and City Council that support public safety and wants to retain and attract the best responders, Irving firefighters have the highest salaries in North Texas, clearing $100,00 per year. In addition, the city of Irving recently spent tens of millions of dollars to improve firefighters' pensions and benefits.

What happens if Proposition A passes?
Should Proposition A pass, it will force a tax increase, fewer police officers and firefighters, more wasteful bureaucracy, and weaker services in every neighborhood.

What if Proposition A fails?
If voters reject Proposition A, it means taxes will not be raised and other city services will remain strong. It also means we will protect our fire department from staffing cuts.

What has happened in other cities where collective bargaining has passed?
In every city that has ever approved collective bargaining for firefighters — something many local firefighters strongly oppose — taxpayers have been hit with higher costs, and neighborhoods have seen a decline in public safety services. The only people who benefit from collective bargaining are government union operatives and their high-priced lawyers.

Are any community leaders supporting Proposition A?
Not one elected leader or community leader has publicly endorsed Proposition A. The highly respected Irving Chamber of Commerce is NOT endorsing Proposition A, and a majority of the Irving City Council and many past Councilmembers oppose Proposition A due to concerns it will cause cuts in public safety and higher taxes.