2027 Salary Ordinances
Summary
The salary ordinance sets pay for city employees and appointed officials for 2026, with this amendment focused on hourly rates for clerk positions across several departments. It passed on first reading after a public hearing with no public input.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 14, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Raises hourly pay for city clerk positions across multiple departments, paid from city funds including the general fund and utilities.
City clerk employees in the court, clerk-treasurer, police and utility offices get pay increases.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Park Board - Oct 14, 2026
Ordinance 2026-1925 would set pay caps and benefits for every park department job in 2027 — from the superintendent's $79,306 salary cap down to $13/hour concession workers. It also defines benefits like health insurance, an 11.2% retirement contribution, sick-day buybacks, and longevity pay for full-timers, while seasonal staff get none.
Common Council - Sep 28, 2026
Both 2027 pay plans passed. Board of Works members now get $350/month, other appointed boards $125/month, and police and fire chiefs were aligned to the pay matrix.
Common Council - Sep 14, 2026
Full-time city employees would get a $2,080 raise next year ($1/hour), part-timers $1,040, with certified police and fire pay rising from 80% to 85%. Both salary ordinances had first readings only.
Common Council - Feb 9, 2026
The salary ordinance sets pay for city employees and appointed officials for 2026, with this amendment focused on hourly rates for clerk positions across several departments. It passed on first reading after a public hearing with no public input.
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