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Canby council raises police starting pay scale after study finds wages below average
Summary
Chief Walker told the council that Canby’s police wages are 6.57% below average; the council approved a new four-step pay scale (Step 1: $30.00; Step 2: $31.65; Step 3: $33.39; Step 4: $35.22) to improve recruitment and competitiveness.
Chief Walker told the council that a comparison study showed the City of Canby’s police wages are 6.57% below the average and recommended a revised four-step starting pay scale to make the city more competitive for officers.
The proposed scale sets Step 1 at $30.00, Step 2 at $31.65, Step 3 at $33.39 and Step 4 at $35.22. After discussion, Denise Hanson moved and Susan Cram seconded approval of the pay scale; the motion carried with all voting in favor.
The council did not record additional details such as the study’s comparator jurisdictions, the fiscal impact to the general fund, or an effective date for the new scale beyond adoption at this meeting. No opposing views or abstentions were recorded during the vote.
