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Salary changes advance as Liberty Lake’s salary commission sets 7% increase for council and mayor

Liberty Lake City Council · November 11, 2025
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Summary

The Salary Commission voted unanimously to increase council pay to $9.40 and the mayor’s salary to $28.65 (7%). Staff also outlined a proposed non‑bargained package (2.7% COLA + 3% market adjustment + 2% step) that together equates to ~7.7% in some ranges.

Liberty Lake’s Salary Commission has approved a 7% boost in elected official compensation and council staff discussed broader pay changes for city employees during a Nov. 10 budget workshop.

Finance staff told the council the Salary Commission voted unanimously at a public hearing to increase council member pay from $8.80 to $9.40 and the…

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