Cheyenne council adopts 3% cost-of-living raise for city employees

The Cheyenne City Council on Dec. 8 adopted a resolution to authorize a 3% cost-of-living salary adjustment for all full‑time and part‑time city employees for the remainder of the fiscal year.

The measure was presented as a finance-committee recommendation. Several council members praised the move as a fair, administrable approach to compensation while acknowledging that pay and retention are complex. Council Member Moody said he supported the vote “because I do wanna see those that are, you know, really struggling to make ends meet under $60,000 get something,” but urged future budget work to focus more assistance on employees making under $60,000.

City staff, including Treasurer Lockman and Human Resources representatives, were recognized for preparing pay schedules and options. The resolution was adopted by the council.

What happens next: city payroll will be adjusted consistent with the adopted resolution and any budget implications will be addressed in the next budget cycle.

Provenance: Presentation and discussion on the COLA occurred starting at SEG 406 and the resolution was adopted by voice vote at SEG 499.