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Council approves 2026 pay plan; city administrator contract approved after executive sessions
Summary
Council approved a 2026 pay plan that includes a 2.5% COLA recommendation and step movements with an estimated cost just under $450,000. After several executive sessions and an initial failed vote, the council later approved the city administrator's contract by roll call 4–2.
The Andover City Council approved the 2026 employee pay plan after a staff presentation. Human Resources explained the pay structure updates resulting from a 2024 pay study by the Arnold Group and recommended a 2.5% cost‑of‑living adjustment for 2026. The plan retains longevity steps and step movements worth between 1% and 3%…
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