TO: Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Executive Malisa Files 425-556-2166
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Human Resources Mary Grady Senior Human Resources Analyst Human Resources Adrienne Steinert Human Resources Analyst
TITLE:
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Update to Elected Official (EO) Pay Plan for Mayor’s Salary
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
The City is providing a recommendation for an increase to the Mayor’s salary based on comparable external market analysis, and a corresponding update to the “EO” Elected Official Pay Plan effective January 1, 2027.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
Relevant Plans/Policies:
Ordinance 3166 was approved by Council on May 7, 2024. The timing of this request is in accordance with Ordinance 3166, which specifies the Mayor’s salary will be reviewed every even year. The Ordinance further indicates: “The City Council shall reach a decision on any adjustments in the mayor’s salary and benefit compensation in time to incorporate in the biennial budget.”
Required:
In 2005, Ordinance 2262 removed the Mayor’s salary from jurisdiction of the Redmond Salary Commission to have Mayor pay set by Council.
Council Request:
N/A
Other Key Facts:
The Mayor’s current salary has been increased based on the following ordinance:
Ordinance 3242: Effective 1-1-26, increased Mayor’s salary by 2.3%, to $173,914
OUTCOMES:
A 2026 external market analysis was conducted on the Mayor’s salary by Human Resources. The City recommends increasing the Mayor’s annual base salary to $195,000 to more adequately align with comparable cities in the area. The Mayor’s current salary is $173,914 with an additional $500 car allowance. The information below is being provided to assist Council in determining the change to be made to the Mayor’s salary and ...
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