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Weed council approves 3% COLA for non‑represented employees retroactive to July 1
Summary
Council approved a 3% cost-of-living increase for non‑represented city employees, estimated to cost slightly more than $40,000 for the annual budget; the measure passed with four votes in favor and one abstention.
The council voted to approve Resolution 36-2026 to grant a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for non‑represented employees, retroactive to July 1.
Council discussion centered on equity with represented employees and budget constraints. A staff member said the fiscal impact was "slightly more than $40,000," and the proposal's 3% figure was chosen because it tracks close to CPI (staff noted prior-year CPI at about 3.2%). After questions about timing and eligible positions, the motion passed with four ayes and one abstention.
Mayor Parham and other council members said the increase was intended to recognize staff work while acknowledging the city's budget shortfall and the pending sales-tax measure on the ballot.
