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Council launches review of department head pay; subcommittee to report back in November

5957927 · October 15, 2025
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Council members agreed to form a short subcommittee to review disparities in department head salaries, with a focus on community development, economic development and the fire chief; the group will return to finance with recommendations by the late-November meeting.

The Medina City Council finance committee agreed to study disparities in department head compensation and appointed a three-member subcommittee to develop recommendations before the end of the year.

The discussion began with staff providing comparative salary information from several jurisdictions and noting variability in job descriptions, years of service and benefit packages. Council members said initial review suggests at least two — and possibly three or four — department…

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