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Council work session probes FY26 budget gaps and a proposed 3% across-the-board raise
Summary
Staff outlined options to close an estimated $20 million FY26 shortfall (restructuring, fee changes, position eliminations) and presented a recommended 3% across-the-board pay increase to keep city salaries near market; staff also presented scenarios (delays or reduced raises) and impacts to staffing and services.
City budget staff returned to the council with follow-up information on the proposed fiscal-year 2026 budget and compensation scenarios aimed at addressing a roughly $20 million shortfall.
Trey Alberton reviewed public input from town hall meetings and the staff nalysis behind the proposed compensation package. Human Resources Director Yvonne McCain and staff presented market-comparison data showing Arlington—urrently sits slightly above market in one measure but that the…
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