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Rental Housing Committee adopts fixed hourly rates for hearing officers and staff
Summary
The committee voted unanimously to set fixed rates effective Jan. 1, 2026: $300/hour for hearing officers, $175/hour for paralegals and $125/hour for settlement conference facilitators, with an annual cost‑of‑living adjustment; staff said the existing petition budget and reserves are expected to cover the change.
The Mountain View Rental Housing Committee on Dec. 18 adopted fixed hourly remuneration for hearing program contractors, citing recruitment and retention needs.
Staff recommended a standard hourly rate of $300 for hearing officers, $175 for paralegals and $125 for settlement conference facilitators, effective Jan. 1, 2026, and proposed…
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