Set salary range for Police Chief position at $83,784 to $155,504 annually
In Plain English
The city is updating its official pay scale for the Police Chief job. The proposed range starts at $83,784 per year and goes up to $155,504 per year. This replaces the current salary structure that was set in a 2005 law.
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Votes
Ordinance receive first reading and be held over two weeks for second reading
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance updating the Police Chief's salary range to $83,784-$155,504 annually, replacing a pay scale that hasn't been changed since 2005. This administrative update modernizes compensation for the city's top law enforcement position, bringing it in line with current market rates. The ordinance will return for a required second reading and final vote in two weeks. This continues the council's pattern of unanimous support for personnel matters.
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