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Finance committee approves recommendation to increase mayor’s salary (6% in 2027; 4% in 2028 and 2029)
Summary
After comparing local benchmarks and CPI approaches, the finance committee voted to forward Resolution FC 25‑02 recommending a 6% increase for 2027 and 4% increases for 2028 and 2029 for the mayor’s salary; the resolution will be forwarded to the full assembly for final action.
The finance committee on Oct. 29 approved and forwarded Resolution FC 25‑02, a recommendation to set the mayor’s salary at a stepped schedule — 6% for 2027 and 4% for each of 2028 and 2029 — to provide an initial adjustment and maintain future increases tied to inflation or policy.
Committee members discussed comparables, CPI approaches and local cost‑of‑living factors. One committee member recommended sticking with a 4% annual adjustment, while another suggested a 6% first‑year increase to help "catch up" the salary to a target baseline. After discussion a motion to approve the 6%/4%/4% schedule was moved and seconded; committee members voted in favor and the resolution was forwarded to the full assembly.
A staff member reminded the committee that any change to mayoral compensation becomes effective for the next mayoral term following certification of the election; the committee noted this timing and asked staff to prepare the draft ordinance for the full assembly and to provide comparable salary data.
Next steps: the recommended resolution will be presented to the full assembly as a draft ordinance for consideration and final action.
