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City proposes 3% across-the-board pay increase and benefit-plan options; leadership development emphasized
Summary
City HR outlined a compensation strategy including a proposed 3% salary increase, police pay compression, two medical-plan network options, and expanded leadership and succession training to address a wave of retirements.
City human-resources staff presented proposed compensation and benefits actions in the FY26 budget, including a recommended 3% across-the-board pay increase effective Sept. 29 and changes to police pay compression to shorten steps and accelerate top-of-scale attainment for officer recruitment. Victoria (last name in packet), the city’s human-resources director, told council the city’s compensation philosophy…
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