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Westfir council approves 6% compensation increase for Jessica Snyder (Resolution 571)
Summary
Council unanimously approved Resolution 571 to grant Jessica Snyder a combined 6% pay increase (3% cost-of-living + 3% merit), rounded to $17.50 per hour, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
The City of Westfir on Wednesday approved Resolution 571, giving a combined 6% compensation increase to Jessica Snyder—described in the resolution as a city recorder position—effective Jan. 1, 2026.
The resolution text the council read authorized a 3% cost-of-living increase plus a 3% performance increase and directed rounding to the nearest 50 cents for a total of $17.50 per hour for Jessica Snyder. "I make a motion to approve resolution number 571," a councilor stated; another councilor seconded the motion. The council recorded unanimous aye votes and the motion carried.
Council discussion noted the increase was consistent with the adopted 2025–26 budget authorities and that funding would be applied within existing appropriations. The action was taken by voice vote with all councilors present recorded as voting in favor. The resolution will take effect at the start of the calendar year.
