Medium PriorityTaxes Budgetopen
4% Cost-of-living Raise for City Employees
Summary
Every full-time and hourly part-time city employee gets a 4% COLA for the coming fiscal year, matching what unrepresented employees receive under the union MOU. It costs roughly $719,000.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Approximately $719,000 in additional salary costs for FY 2026-27.
✅Who benefits
City employees, whose pay keeps pace with inflation, and residents who rely on retained, experienced staff.
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