EX 80 pay tier and division head reclassifications
Summary
Two executive positions were moved into civil service and placed in a newly created EX 80 pay grade, topping out around $302,000, one day after the council passed the budget. Councilors say they were never told during budget discussions and worry other department heads will demand similar upgrades, creating long-term costs.
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Last discussed Jun 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
No immediate pay increase, but the higher salary band could mean up to roughly $1.2 million annually for four positions if salaries later rise, plus ripple effects across other grades.
The four executives reclassified into the higher pay tier, who gain civil service protections and a higher possible salary ceiling.
Taxpayers face potential future costs, and councilors say residents were denied a transparent budget process.
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