Commission hears proposal for 5% COLA, step plan and assignment pay for police

Sep 15, 2026

Staff proposed a 5% cost-of-living increase for all employees, a step plan for new police hires, and assignment pay for temporary duties; staff said the net personnel cost increase is modest due to a frozen position and eliminated command staff slot.

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Staff told the commission the budget includes a proposed 5% cost-of-living allowance for all employees and a new step plan to structure pay for new police hires. "In this year's budget, we have, proposed a 5% all employee cost of living allowance," the presenter said when outlining personnel changes.

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