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Council debates 4% raise for a holdover appointed position after charter change

City of Tonawanda Common Council · December 17, 2024
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Summary

Council heard legal advice that a previously elected position made appointed by charter change is eligible for a 4% raise tied to the position. Some members urged delaying applying the increase until an appointment and salary negotiation occur; staff said the raise is already in the 2025 budget.

Council members discussed a proposed 4% pay increase that would apply to a position that, following a charter change, is now appointed rather than elected. Legal counsel told the council the change in charter removed the position’s elective status so the salary increase applies to the position as listed in the budget and is not barred by statutory…

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