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Chief Harnois

John Harnois

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Title: Buffalo Fire Chief
Phone: 763-682-5550

Serving since 1992

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Minnesota Statute 471.701 requires that "a city or county with a population of more than 15,000 must annually notify its residents of the positions and base salaries of its three highest-paid employees."

For the City of Buffalo, titles, and salaries as of January 1, 2026, are:
1) Utilities & IT Director: $183,809.60
2) City Administrator: $170,726.40
3) Police Chief: $170,497.60

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Buffalo, MN 55313 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Phone: 763-682-1181
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