Park department staffing and salary ordinance
Summary
The park board sets pay for everyone who works at Martinsville's parks — from lifeguards and concession workers up to the superintendent. The 2027 plan keeps seasonal pay modest ($13-$18.25/hour) and full-time staff get health insurance, retirement contributions, sick-day buyback, and longevity pay. It shapes who the park department can attract and retain.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sets the spending ceiling on park payroll for 2027, with the superintendent position capped at $79,306.
Park employees get a defined pay and benefits structure for 2027, and residents get clarity on how park tax dollars are spent on staffing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Park Board - Oct 14, 2026
The park board sets pay for everyone who works at Martinsville's parks — from lifeguards and concession workers up to the superintendent. The 2027 plan keeps seasonal pay modest ($13-$18.25/hour) and full-time staff get health insurance, retirement contributions, sick-day buyback, and longevity pay. It shapes who the park department can attract and retain.
Park Board - Jun 9, 2026
The board was scheduled to act on hirings, personnel changes, a job title change, and an update to the salary ordinance. These decisions shape who works in the parks and how they are paid.
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