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Committee tables proposal to allow hiring above mid‑range without council approval, asks for guardrails
Holyoke City Ordinance Committee · November 14, 2025
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Summary
Councilors expressed support for competitiveness but concern about fairness if the mayor or departments could hire at higher pay without council sign-off; the committee asked HR and law to define 'special circumstances' and tabled the item.
The Ordinance Committee on Nov. 12 debated two related orders that would allow department heads or the mayor to hire Schedule A employees above the mid salary range up to the maximum without prior City Council approval under narrowly defined "special circumstances."
Supporters said flexibility is required to…
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