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Council introduces FY2027 salary ordinance amid disputes over last-minute title changes; first reading passes 7-1

San Diego City Council · April 14, 2026
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Summary

The council introduced the FY2027 salary ordinance (first reading). Members expressed concern about late edits that added working-title updates to the ordinance; staff said the changes do not affect current pay or benefits. The council passed the measure for first reading 7-1 (Council Member Foster opposed).

The City Council on April 14 held the first reading of the FY2027 salary ordinance, a yearly ordinance that establishes compensation schedules and classifications for city employees. Human Resources staff said most updates are title and classification cleanups; any negotiated wage increases will come later via memoranda of understanding.

Abby Jerovals, deputy director in human resources, introduced the ordinance and explained its five components: salary and wage adjustments, recommended updates to titles and working titles, civil-service recommendations, minimum-wage compliance and…

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