Budget Committee recommends tracking hours, higher pay for Code Enforcement Officer in 2027

Jul 9, 2026

Members recommended increasing the CEO budget and compensation for 2027 after noting the Code Enforcement Officer is not tracking hours; the committee cited an average CEO rate in comparable towns of about $27 per hour and flagged expected increased demand due to ordinance revisions.

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The Budget Committee discussed increasing the Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) budget and pay for the 2027 cycle, noting the current CEO is not tracking all hours worked and that the record therefore does not reflect the role’s scope. Committee notes cite an average CEO compensation in comparable municipalities of approximately $27 per hour and anticipate more hours as town ordinances are revised.

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