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Suffolk staff urges consultant review of step plan as regional pay practices shift

Suffolk City Council · December 4, 2025
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Summary

Staff told council that changes in Norfolk and other neighboring cities have eroded Suffolk's prior market advantage; they recommended a consultant‑led review of step frequencies, special pay and overtime to maintain competitiveness.

City human resources staff on Dec. 9 presented a review of Suffolk’s compensation and step plan, concluding that recent changes in neighboring localities have reduced the city’s competitive advantage and recommending a consultant‑led comprehensive review.

Jessica Stallings, director of human resources, summarized Suffolk’s April 2022 citywide step plan and noted that, at implementation, Suffolk had differentiated pay to lead the local market for…

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