City manager asks council to reactivate salary commission to review council compensation
April 01, 2026 | Granite Falls, Snohomish County, Washington
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City Manager Jeff Balentine briefed the council on a proposal to reactivate Granite Falls’ Salary Commission in 2026 to review City Council compensation. Balentine summarized the commission’s statutory role, compared the city’s 2022 ordinance with state RCW differences, reviewed current 2026 compensation comparisons and cost-of-living changes since 2022, and outlined staff support and a proposed timeline for the commission’s work.
Council discussed the item; no formal action was taken at the March 4 meeting. Balentine said the item will be brought back to council for formal action and to receive the commission’s recommendation when available.
Council discussed the item; no formal action was taken at the March 4 meeting. Balentine said the item will be brought back to council for formal action and to receive the commission’s recommendation when available.
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