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Harlingen commissioners discuss merit-based raises, ask staff to model scenarios
Summary
The Harlingen City Commission discussed shifting to merit-based pay increases for directors, weighing base across-the-board raises (3%–5% or 3%–8% cited) against merit adjustments and asking staff to present modeling of different options and the budget impact.
Harlingen City Commission members discussed options for employee pay increases during a commission meeting, with several members supporting merit-based raises while asking staff to model the budgetary impact of alternative approaches.
Commissioner 1 said the city should move to merit-based increases and give “Gabe the discretion” to make adjustments for directors, arguing that would help retain high-performing employees and allow supervisors to reward stronger performance rather than granting uniform raises. “I like the idea of a merit based, increase and for Gabe to have the discretion,” Commissioner 1 said.
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