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Council debates 4% raise for a holdover appointed position after charter change
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 limits that would have applied to an elected office.
Several council members objected to embedding the increase in resolution text before an appointment occurs, arguing that salary negotiation for a future appointee should be handled at the time of appointment. Staff and the legal adviser said the position itself is eligible for the increase and an incumbent serving as a holdover could receive the pay increase; the mayor’s office and department heads noted the raise was included in the adopted 2025 budget.
Council requested clarification on whether delays are coming from city or state civil service review; staff said the city submitted job specifications to the state and are awaiting state approval. Members asked for the civil service commissioner’s contact and staff agreed to email it to council so the issue can be advanced with the state if necessary.
No formal resolution adopting or removing the 4% increase was adopted at the meeting; the topic remained a discussion item and council members said they would return to it if necessary when an appointment is made.
