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Buellton delays vote on increasing employer health contribution after recusal
Summary
Council heard staff recommendation to raise the employer health‑insurance contribution to $2,190 per month (80% of the lowest family HMO premium) but agreed to continue the item after a councilmember requested follow‑up and one member recused themselves; council noted fiscal projections and a planned midyear premium review.
Staff presented Resolution No. 26‑02, which would raise the city’s employer health contribution to cover 80% of the lowest family HMO premium (presented as $2,190 per month) and adjust the cash‑in‑lieu cap. The finance presenter said rising premiums (HMO increases ~11%, PPO ~13.31% as shown in the staff report) created a widening gap between the previous cap ($1,800) and actual family premiums. "Staff recommends increasing the…
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