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Waukesha council approves 4% raise and one‑time 4% bonus for city administrator in 7–6 vote

Waukesha City Common Council · March 3, 2026
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Summary

After a closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c), the Waukesha City Common Council voted 7–6 on March 3 to increase the city administrator’s base salary by 4% retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026, and to award a one‑time 4% performance bonus calculated on the 2025 base salary.

The Waukesha City Common Council voted 7–6 on March 3 to raise the city administrator’s base salary by 4%, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2026, and to grant a one‑time performance bonus equal to 4% of the administrator’s 2025 base salary.

The council discussed the administrator’s annual performance in a closed session called under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c). After the meeting returned to open session, a council member moved the compensation package and…

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