Kirkland Salary Commission to hold public meeting to discuss possible adjustments to councilmember salaries
Published 11:48 am Wednesday, August 19, 2015
The city of Kirkland Salary Commission is holding a meeting at 5 p.m. on Sept. 29 at Kirkland City Hall Council Chamber to receive public input and discuss possible adjustments to the salaries of the mayor and councilmembers.
The current salary for the mayor is $1,428 per month and the current salary for Councilmembers is $1,122 per month. In addition, the mayor and councilmembers receive life insurance and have the option of: 1) having the city pay for their participation, as individuals, in the city’s medical, dental and vision benefits programs; or 2) in lieu of receiving medical, dental or vision benefits, be paid an allowance of $300 per month. The mayor and councilmembers also receive a monthly car allowance of $225.
Public comment may be given at the meeting or may be submitted in writing to: Salary Commission c/o City Attorney’s Office at 123 Fifth Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033 or email rjenkinson@kirklandwa.gov prior to 5:00 on September 29, 2015. If the Salary Commission elects to change the salaries of the mayor and councilmembers, it files the salary adjustment with the City Clerk and the adjustment automatically becomes effective.
The Salary Commission is made up of three residents who are appointed for staggered terms by the mayor with the approval of the City Council.
For more information on the Salary Commission go to www.kirklandwa.gov and search Salary Commission. Or contact Robin Jenkinson, City Attorney at (425) 587-3030.
