Summary
All eligible city employees get a 2% raise effective June 29, part of the FY27 budget — good news for retention of police, fire, and general government staff.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through the FY27 budget; total cost not stated.
Roughly all classified and unclassified city employees, plus school crossing guards and several court-related positions.
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Urban County Council — July 1, 2026
All full- and part-time city employees get a 2% raise plus a 1% pay structure bump, effective June 29. Police and fire chiefs get raises too, and traffic school guards start at $17.04/hour.
Urban County Council Work Session Packet — June 16, 2026
All eligible city employees get a 2% raise effective June 29, part of the FY27 budget — good news for retention of police, fire, and general government staff.
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