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South Bloomfield council approves first reading of COLA pay-adjustment ordinance
Summary
Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026-02 to allow employees who have topped out on pay scales to receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment; vote was recorded in favor by six council members.
The Village of South Bloomfield council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2026-02 on Jan. 20, 2026, a measure that amends the existing pay scale to permit employees who have reached top steps to receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
Council member Lisa McDorman moved to approve the first reading; Nicole Jenkins seconded. Mayor Aaron Thomas explained the ordinance amends Ordinance 2024-19 to add an annual COLA for employees who have topped out on their pay scale. The motion passed with recorded yes votes from Tim Ooten, Woody Blanton, Nicole Jenkins, Lisa McDorman, Sean Shaw and Amber Murphy.
The measure was advanced on first reading; no final adoption vote was recorded at this meeting. Council did not specify a funding source or effective date beyond the ordinance explanation provided at first reading.
