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Council approves pay‑grade changes and directs HR to reexamine senior‑center classifications

Phoenix City Council · February 18, 2026
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Council approved amendments to the city’s classification and pay ordinance granting raises for certain positions, while adopting a council amendment directing Human Resources to revisit two senior‑center classifications after employee testimony that the recommended grades undervalued their responsibilities.

The Phoenix City Council approved changes to the city’s combined classification and pay ordinance on Feb. 18 but also agreed to a council amendment directing staff to reexamine two senior‑center classifications after employees urged higher pay grades.

Tyler Smith, a senior program supervisor who said he represents 15 supervisors, told the council senior program supervisors manage budgets, supervise volunteers, provide case management and oversee meals and dementia‑friendly…

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