Committee questions salary study comparators and application of COLA

Apr 15, 2026

Committee members criticized the consultant's comparator choices and asked why the salary study used the term 'current'; members also questioned applying COLA on top of the adopted 'current' schedule. Staff said the 25/26 schedule was used and pledged clearer documentation next time.

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Committee members pressed staff on the methodology and timing of the recent salary study and the council's decision to apply a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

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