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Council approves full‑time HR manager in 2025 budget amid split vote; debate centers on generalist vs. manager role
Summary
After extended debate, Sedro‑Woolley council approved a 2025 budget amendment to fund a full‑time HR manager (moving the authorized FTE to 108.5). Supporters said an experienced manager is needed for labor relations and risk management; opponents argued for a lower‑paid generalist or analyst and questioned the timing and cost.
Sedro‑Woolley — The City Council on June 11 approved a 2025 budget amendment to add a full‑time human‑resources manager position after extended discussion about whether to hire a part‑time analyst, a full‑time generalist or a manager.
Finance staff presented budget amendment 2 (ordinance 210125) to replace a previously proposed 0.5 FTE HR analyst with a 1.0 FTE HR manager; the item was submitted as budget neutral after a prior 2025 amendment had reduced general‑fund spending. Finance staff said the salary‑range differential between the analyst and manager options…
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