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Cleveland aldermen approve 4% pay raise for city employees after executive session
Summary
Following an executive session to discuss personnel, the Cleveland Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a 4% across‑the‑board pay increase for city employees, effective the first pay period in July 2026.
After convening an executive session under Missouri law to discuss personnel, the Cleveland Board of Aldermen approved a 4% pay raise for city employees on June 16, 2026.
Alderman Hull moved to convene an executive session at 7:38 p.m. under RSMo 610.021(3) to discuss personnel matters; the motion, seconded by Alderman Goben, passed unanimously. The board returned to open session at 7:54 p.m.
Following the executive session, Alderman Williams moved to approve a 4% across‑the‑board pay raise for city employees, effective the first pay period starting in July 2026; Alderman Walker seconded and the motion passed 6‑0. Board members had discussed pay options earlier, with Alderman Muller providing Consumer Price Index information and a recommendation as background for the decision.
The board did not specify the total fiscal cost of the increase during the meeting. The implementation of the pay raise will be handled through the city's payroll and finance offices.
