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Ellsworth council OKs 4% pay increase for eligible city employees in 2026
Summary
The city council voted to raise salaries for eligible full-time city employees by 4% for 2026 after brief discussion about part-time eligibility and contractual considerations; details on exact eligibility windows and contract exceptions were noted by staff.
The Ellsworth City Council approved a 4% salary increase for eligible full-time city employees for calendar year 2026.
City administration presented the proposal noting a 3% to 4% range had been discussed in budget planning; the Council settled on a 4% increase for eligible employees. Council members asked for clarification about part-time and recent hires; staff said employees must meet eligibility windows and some contractual terms (for example, employees hired after specified cutoff dates may not qualify under the standard eligibility rules).
A council member moved to increase salaries for all eligible city employees by a rate of 4% for 2026; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. The transcript shows general recognition of the staff's stewardship of city funds and appreciation for employees' work across departments.
The minutes do not record a roll-call tally in the transcript, and the motion was adopted by voice vote. Staff indicated additional administrative follow-up will be required to determine part-time eligibility and to apply contractual exceptions as needed.
