Council approves COLA and targeted pay adjustments including select staff increases
The council approved Resolution 25-43, adopting an approximately 2.85% cost‑of‑living adjustment across staff and targeted raises for specific positions (noted examples: a 6.42% increase for 'Garrett' and an adjustment for an office employee identified as 'Bridal'). Councilors discussed the desire for performance reviews to inform future raises.
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The council approved Resolution 25-43 to adopt an annual cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) and several targeted pay adjustments. S4 (staff member) told the council the adopted COLA came in at about 2.85%, slightly below the 3% budgeted, and highlighted two targeted adjustments: a 6.42% increase for Garrett and an upward adjustment for an office worker referred to as Bridal, reflecting internal pay‑equity concerns and skill set requirements.
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