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Personnel committee recommends reclassification of economic development specialist to senior level
Summary
The Green Bay Personnel Committee voted to recommend reclassifying an economic development specialist position to a senior level, with staff saying the pay increase would be covered by tax increment financing (TIF) funds rather than the property tax levy. Committee members asked about the position’s budgeted level and current vacancy status.
Green Bay — The Personnel Committee on May 12 voted to recommend approval of a request to reclassify an economic development specialist position to a senior economic development specialist, after staff said the duties and workload have increased and the additional cost would be paid from tax increment financing (TIF) resources rather than the property tax levy.
Staff presented the request during the committee’s regular meeting, citing a rise in project complexity over the past two years. “We have created 7 new TIF districts and approved 15 development agreements,” the Deputy Development Director said, arguing the reclassification would build capacity in the Community and Economic Development Department.
A staff member explained how the change would be funded: “This increase would come through our TIF districts. It would not be levy on the levy,” the staff member said. Committee members pressed for budget clarity; staff said the position is currently on the books at a lower classification and not budgeted at the senior level this year, and that TIF/TID funding would be used to cover the difference.
Committee members also confirmed the role is typically structured so an economic development specialist can progress into a senior-level position as responsibilities grow. After discussion, Alder Shelton moved to recommend approval; Alder Hinkfuss seconded the motion. The Chair called a voice vote and the committee answered “aye,” with no recorded opposition, and the motion carried.
The committee then received a report on new positions and routine personnel actions and set its next meeting for May 26, 2026, before adjourning.
The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to the next appropriate legislative body for final approval; no final action on the reclassification was recorded at this meeting.
