3.5% Wage Increase for City Employees
Summary
Non-union and Schedule 6 special city employees get a 3.5% raise effective October 11, 2026 — helping the city keep pace with the cost of living and retain staff.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raises city payroll costs by 3.5% for affected classifications.
Non-bargaining-unit and special city employees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Commission (Regular) - Sep 15, 2026
Non-union and Schedule 6 special city employees get a 3.5% raise effective October 11, 2026 — helping the city keep pace with the cost of living and retain staff.
City Commission (Regular) - Sep 2, 2026
A first-reading ordinance would give non-bargaining-unit city employees a 3.5% general wage increase effective October 11, 2026.
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