Assembly rejects amended COLA exclusions; original COLA resolution remains in effect

Jun 16, 2025

After a lengthy reconsideration and debate, the Assembly failed to adopt an amended resolution excluding certain employees from future COLA adjustments; the earlier resolution remains in effect for FY26–28 and staff were directed to analyze personnel costs.

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The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly on June 16 concluded a prolonged debate over cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for borough employees and voted against adopting an amended resolution that would have excluded certain nonrepresented employees from future COLA adjustments.

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