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LAS VEGAS (AP) — North Las Vegas officials say all four of its public employee labor unions have reached tentative agreements with the city that are aimed at staving off a takeover by the state.
Mayor John Lee announced deals with two police unions Thursday, in addition to agreements with Teamsters and firefighters.
Gov. Brian Sandoval personally negotiated with unions on Wednesday, shortly before city managers were to present a tentative plan to deal with an $18 million shortfall.
North Las Vegas has been trying to stem its bleeding for several years. In January, a state judge ruled the city could not withhold $25 million in pay raises to public safety employees.
Last week city officials proposed a $7.7 million settlement with the unions, saying the alternative would be steeps cuts and layoffs.
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