The City of Troy Personnel Committee voted unanimously Nov. 10 to recommend that city council adjust hourly rates for seasonal, part-time temporary and intern positions to reflect Ohio's 2026 minimum wage.

City staff told the committee the change is an annual adjustment required by state law. "The state's minimum wage for 2026 is $11 an hour," said Mister Chitterington, city staff, adding that the federal minimum will be $10.59 and the Ohio Revised Code requires following the higher state rate.

The staff presentation included the pay scales for affected positions and explained how employees who qualify for step increases would move up in the existing structure once the minimum-wage step is adjusted. Committee members asked no substantive questions before the committee voted to forward the recommendation to council. The committee did not request emergency legislation for this item; staff said the change would take effect Jan. 1, 2026.

What happens next: The recommendation will go to Troy city council for final approval and implementation. If approved, payroll staff will apply the revised step scales for affected seasonal and temporary positions in January.