TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Human Resources |
Lisa Maher, Asst. Chief Operating Officer, Interim HR Director |
425-556-2427 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Human Resources |
Stephanie Lorntzen |
Administrative Supervisor |
TITLE:
title
Presentation of Salary Commission Candidates
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
This memo seeks approval to bring three candidates for the Salary Commission to Consent on November 17, 2026.
• David Cline (reappointment)
• Sharon Gonzalez
• Kanupria Sanu
City Ordinances 2111, 2157, 2262, 3116, and 3166 established an independent Salary Commission for the purpose of setting salaries for elected City officials. The Salary Commission has responsibility for evaluating and establishing the salaries for City Council members.body
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☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
Required:
Ordinances 2111, 2157, 2262, 3116, 3166
Council Request:
N/A
Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
All qualified applicants for the Salary Commission will be given the opportunity to interview on 10/28/2026. The final recommended appointees will be presented to Council at Committee of the Whole (FAC) on 11/10/2026. The Salary Commission’s review and recommendation for any changes to Council salaries would be implemented following the recommendation being filed with the City Clerk and in accordance with state law.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
Timeline (previous or planned):
Advertisements and a press release began on September 14, 2026 to announce the vacancies for the Salary Commission and to seek candidate applications.
Outreach Methods and Results:
September 14, 2026:
• Press release
• Enews email campaign: City News
• Direct mail campaign
• City web page (www.redmond.gov/Salary-Commission) - September 14, 2026 through Commissioner appointment date
September 15, 2026:
• Social Media Advertisements
September 24, 2026:
• Enews email campaign: City News Now
• Social Media Advertisements
September 25, 2026:
• Plans, Policies, and Regulations E-newsletter
• Social Media Advertisements
September 28, 2026:
• Enews email campaign: City News
• Direct mail campaign
September 30 - October 7, 2026:
• Social Media Advertisements
Feedback Summary:
Seven candidate applications were received and reviewed by the Human Resources office to verify qualifications for the Redmond Salary Commission. Three of the seven applicants did not qualify. Two applicants were disqualified due to non-Redmond residency and the other applicant due to familial association.
Candidates indicated they heard about the opportunity through the following methods:
• 4 Candidates - Redmond.gov
• 2 Candidates - City Newsletter
• 1 Candidate - Other
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
The cost will be determined by outcome of the Salary Commission’s review and recommendation.
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
Offer # 0000289 (City Council)
Budget Priority:
Strategic and Responsive
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
☐ Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
Item has not been presented to Council |
N/A |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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11/17/2026 |
Business Meeting |
Approve |
Time Constraints:
The next Salary Commission meeting is planned to occur in March 2027 for an odd-year check-in.
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
The Salary Commission would continue to meet with a quorum of four members, and their decision would not receive the consideration and input of a full seven-member commissioner panel.
ATTACHMENTS:
None