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Committee recommends judge pay adjustment and $5,000 lump-sum for judge Cornwell
Summary
The committee voted unanimously to recommend a 4.9% salary increase for municipal judges (the citywide average merit increase) and a $5,000 lump-sum payment to recognize Judge Cornwell's legislative support and interim service.
Staff presented Resolution 51-28 asking the committee to recommend an annual salary adjustment for municipal judges equal to the average merit percentage increase for full-time city employees (identified as 4.9% this year) and to approve a $5,000 lump-sum payment to recognize Judge Cornwell's service supporting state legislation on municipal-defendant competency evaluations and her interim presiding duties.
The staff memo noted that Judge Cornwell served on the Judicial Council Advisory Committee on Municipal Defendant Competency and assisted during the 2026 legislative session on legislation that became law. A committee member moved the recommendation and the motion passed unanimously; the chair announced the measure "passes unanimously, 6-0." The salary increase was presented as effective Sept. 1, 2026, if adopted by full council.
