TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Human Resources Lisa Maher, Asst. Chief Operating Officer, Interim HR Director 425-556-2427
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Human Resources Stephanie Lorntzen Administrative Supervisor
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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:
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Required:
Ordinances 2111, 2157, 2262, 3116, 3166
Council Request:
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Other Key Facts:
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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) - Septemb...
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