REPORT TO SALARY SETTING COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Action on Resolution Increasing the Salaries of Mayor and Council Members by Approximately 10% Over the Period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027, Pursuant to City Charter Section 702
Report
BACKGROUND
City Charter Section 702 requires that the Setting Commission establish the salaries for the positions of Mayor and Council Member every two years beginning in 2019. The Charter requires that the Commission make their compensation decision for these positions by March 15th.
The Salary Setting Commission has met on four occasions over the period of February to March 2025 related to the Mayor and Council compensation, and the members of the Commission have thoroughly reviewed and discussed the various data points pertaining to, and aspects of, the issue of salary setting for these elected officials. At their February 18, 2025, meeting, the Commission voted to provide a salary increase described further below and directed staff to return at the next meeting with a resolution setting forth the Commission's decision.
DISCUSSION
The Commission took into consideration the following in reaching its decision:
* Historical salary information
* Scope of duties for the subject positions
* Potential consequences for future candidates for the positions
* Comparator agency data
* Operational budget forecasts
* Charter limitations on the Commission's actions
* Potential addition of medical benefits for these positions
Ultimately, the Commission voted to increase compensation as follows:
1. The salary of the position of Mayor shall be increased to $2,625 per month for the period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
2. The salary for the position of Mayor shall be increased to $2,750 per month for the period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
3. The salary of the position of Council Member shall be increased to $2,100 per month for the period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
4. The salary of the position of Council Member shall be inc...
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