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Commission approves 3% cost‑of‑living raise for nonunion city employees starting Jan. 1, 2026

Muskegon City Commission · November 26, 2025

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Summary

The City Commission voted to approve a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for nonunion (nonrepresented) employees effective Jan. 1, 2026; finance staff said the recommendation is tied to regional/national CPI and projected to be budget‑neutral given staffing and turnover shifts.

Commissioner German moved to approve a 3% wage increase for nonunion city employees effective Jan. 1, 2026. Finance Director Kenneth Grant explained the recommendation: the 3% figure aligns with national CPI measures and internal budget analysis that suggests the adjustment can be accommodated given turnover and current hiring at lower pay steps. Commissioners discussed parity with union contracts (one union’s contract ties increases to CPI or a set figure, whichever is greater) and whether localized CPI (Detroit/Warren/Dearborn statistical area) would justify a lower adjustment; several commissioners voiced support for the 3% increase with the caveat that future bargaining and localized metrics be considered.

On roll call the motion passed.