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Greeley council approves pay increases for city attorney and municipal judge amid budget concerns
Summary
Council approved a 4% merit increase for the city attorney and a 3% increase for the municipal judge, both retroactive to Feb. 12, citing market comparators and performance reviews; public commenters questioned raises given the city's fiscal strain.
The Greeley City Council adopted two ordinances March 3 to increase compensation for top appointed officials.
Human Resources Director Martha Lanigan told the council that the city attorney's annual review recommended a 4% merit increase, which would raise the position from $263,026.62 to $273,547.68 retroactive to Feb. 12, along with continuation of a 12% city contribution to the 401(k). After public comment expressing concern about raises during a period of fiscal shortfall, the council approved the ordinance by roll call vote, 7–0.
Lanigan also presented a recommended 3% increase for the municipal judge, moving the salary from $215,173 to $221,628 effective Feb. 12, with continued retirement contribution matches; that ordinance also passed 7–0 on roll call.
Supporters on the dais said the increases were informed by market analysis and performance reviews and were consistent with broader employee merit increases. "She is phenomenal," Councilmember Rudy said of the city attorney, urging that competitive pay helps retain key staff. Opponents in public comment argued raises were inappropriate amid multi‑million dollar shortfalls and called for fiscal restraint.
Both ordinances will be published with reference to title, as required by charter processes, and the increases are retroactive to the indicated February date.
