The Police Association of Covina too had over time slipped down toward the bottom of their traditionally used survey.  After seeing their neighboring agencies (Arcadia, El Monte, Azusa, Sierra Madre and Monrovia) get record increases, Covina asked me to come in and help with negotiations.  The team, led by its president, Rob Bobkiewicz, was able to convince the  City to make a quick deal that provided a 10% increase, with the MOU expiring in June of 2009.  The membership, realizing we would be back at the table in a few months to address other areas of the contract decided to take the deal.

It should be noted, that just prior to entering negotiations, the Police Association spent a great deal of money and time to assist the City in renewing a utility users tax by the voters.