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Reynolds council discusses cost-of-living raises for city employees; no decision taken
Summary
At a special called meeting April 20, 2026, the Reynolds mayor and council discussed possible cost-of-living raises for all city employees to take effect in the 2026–2027 budget, considering increases of about 2.5%, 1.5% or 1.25% plus insurance; no formal decision was reached.
At a special called meeting on April 20, 2026, the Reynolds mayor and council discussed potential cost-of-living salary increases for all city employees intended to take effect in the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. at the train depot and a quorum was announced.
Council members reviewed three illustrative increase levels—approximately 2.5%, 1.5% and 1.25%—and discussed insurance alongside pay adjustments. The transcript records that the council considered those options but did not adopt any change, and no formal vote or instruction to staff about implementing raises was recorded.
The discussion did not include merit-based evaluations. The minutes state, “No merits were discussed at this time,” indicating council members confined their review to cost-of-living options rather than performance-based pay changes.
Earlier in the meeting Council member Bill Mims moved to adopt the proposed agenda; Council member George Stokes seconded, and the transcript states that all voted in favor and the motion carried. At the end of the work session Mims again moved to adjourn; Stokes seconded, and the motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
The council did not schedule a follow-up vote on the pay-scale options during this session; any change would need to be finalized as part of the 2026–2027 budget process.
