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Council approves modest pay adjustments and continues employer pickup of public safety retirement
Summary
Payson Council approved a COLA- and merit-related compensation package for FY2026-27 and voted to continue employer pickups of Utah Retirement contributions for public safety and firefighters to aid recruitment and retention.
Council approved Ordinance 06-17-2026-B establishing FY2026-27 executive municipal officers compensation after a public hearing with no speakers. Staff explained the recommended cost-of-living adjustment was based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and wage surveys from other cities to maintain competitiveness; Council discussion emphasized caution and the need to balance resident economic pressures.
Human Resources representative Melanie Marsh presented Resolution 06-17-2026-C requesting continuation of employer pickup of Utah Retirement contributions for public safety and firefighter personnel. Marsh said the employer pickups “help with retention and recruitment specially for fire/police that are on Tier 2 Resolutions.” The Council approved the resolution by roll call vote. Councilmember Anne Moss and others encouraged conservative merit allocations while expressing support for recognizing employee contributions.
