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Bennet City Council approves 6% cost-of-living increase for city employees
Summary
The Bennet City Council approved a six percent salary increase for all city employees effective Jan. 1, 2026, choosing a percentage-based raise over a flat-dollar approach during discussion; the action passed by roll call vote Dec. 8.
The Bennet City Council approved a six percent cost-of-living increase for all city employee positions, effective January 1, 2026. Council discussion considered whether to use a flat dollar amount versus a percentage; the council approved a six percent increase by motion of Councilor Dan Zieg, seconded by Councilor Jesse Schmidt, and recorded a roll call vote in favor.
The minutes record the percentage and effective date but do not provide the current salary schedules or the estimated total payroll cost impact of the increase. The resolution is listed as Resolution 2025.12-3 in the minutes; implementation tasks such as payroll adjustments and budget alignment will be administrative follow-ups not detailed in the meeting record.
