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id: da28b6fe76
section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-09 06:02 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 17:57 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Mayor proposes retirement incentive for Metro employees

Mayor Freddie O'Connell has introduced legislation offering eligible Metro employees up to $1,000 per year of service to retire early.

Section: [City Hall](/nashville/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Freddie O'Connell](/nashville/wiki/freddie-o-connell.md)

## Coverage

- [Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2026/11/09/mayor-oconnell-proposes-metro-retirement-buyouts/), 2026-11-09 06:02 CST: Metro Nashville Government Plans to Offer Employee Buyouts
- [WKRN News 2 (ABC)](https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/metro-government-employee-buyout-proposal/), 2026-11-09 17:57 CST: Metro government looks to offer employee buyouts, saving Nashville about $10M

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