Legislation Details

File #: 26-0537    Version: 1
Type: discussion Status: In Committee
File created: 7/8/2026 In control: Salary Commission
Agenda date: 7/15/2026 Final action:
Title: Receive Data Presentation and Discuss Plans for the 2026 Council Salary Schedule

Title

Receive Data Presentation and Discuss Plans for the 2026 Council Salary Schedule

 

Recommended Action

Committee Recommendation:

Receive Data Presentation and Discuss Plans for the 2026 Council Salary Schedule

 

City Manager Recommendation:

Receive Data Presentation and Discuss Plans for the 2026 Council Salary Schedule

 

Report

Issue:

Whether to receive data presentation and discuss plans for the 2026 Council Salary Schedule.

 

Staff Contact:

Manny Bosser, Human Resources Director, Human Resources, 360.753.8309 

 

Presenter(s):

Regina Adams, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Human Resources

 

Background and Analysis:

Staff will present the following data:

                     Council Salary History

                     Past Salary Commission Rationale

                     Comparable City Council Salaries

                     City Council and Staff Compensation Comparison

                     COLA Increase History

                     Health Insurance Benefits Data

 

Climate Analysis:

This agenda item has no significant impact on the climate.

 

Equity Analysis:

This agenda item has no significant impact on equity.

 

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):

None

 

Options:

1. Receive the presentation and discuss plans for the 2026 Council Salary Schedule.

2. Postpone the presentation and discussion.

 

Financial Impact:

None

 

Attachments:

Data Presentation Package