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Citizens' Commission adopts 2026 City Council salary schedule

LongviewMay 14, 20261 min read

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The Longview Citizens' Commission on Salaries of Elected Officials met May 14, 2026 at City Hall. Members approved the April 16, 2026 minutes, held a public hearing on the proposed City Council salary schedule (no public attendees), and unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-001. The meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

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Approved Salary Commission minutes from April 16, 2026.
Held public hearing on the proposed salary schedule for Longview City Council (no public comment).
Adopted Resolution 2026-001 approving the proposed salary schedule for the Longview City Council.
Adjourned the meeting at 4:05 p.m.

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Special Longview Citizens' Commission on Salaries of Elected Officials Public Hearing

May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM1525 Broadway Street, Longview, WA 98632completed

Agenda

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
26-00360 Salary Commission Minutes, April 16, 2026
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Decision: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
26-00359 Proposed Salary Schedule for Longview City Council
PROPOSED SALARY SCHEDULE FOR LONGVIEW CITY COUNCIL SUMMARY STATEMENT: Chapter 2.02 of the Longview Municipal Code states that the purpose and duties of the Longview Citizens’ Commission on Salaries on Elected Officials shall be to meet not less often than once during each even-numbered year, prior to the first day of June of such year, to study the relationship of salaries to the duties of members of the mayor, mayor pro team and councilmembers, and fix the salaries for each respective position. On April 16, 2026, the salary commission met to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the mayor, mayor pro team and councilmembers, and to evaluate the salaries of these positions. The current salary schedule ($1,560 for mayor, $1,060 for mayor pro team and $1,010 for councilmembers) was adopted by the salary commission in 2020. At their meeting on April 16, 2026, the salary commission voted to propose the following salary schedule: As of July 18, 2026 – July 17, 2027 (based on an official filing date of June 18, 2026): Mayor: $1,560.00/month Mayor Pro-Tem: $1,060.00/month Councilmembers: $1,010.00/month In addition, a $1,000 one-time incentive for members who earn or currently hold their Association of Washington Cities Certificate of Municipal Leadership Certificate. As of July 18, 2027: Mayor: $1,560.00/month Mayor Pro-Tem: $1,060.00/month Councilmembers: $1,010.00/month In addition, a $1,000 one-time incentive for members who earn or currently hold their Association of Washington Cities Certificate of Municipal Leadership annually. The Salary Commission directed Clerk Ostreim to schedule the public hearing for May 14, 2026. Not less than thirty days prior to the filing of any proposed salary schedule with the city clerk, the commission shall conduct a public hearing thereon. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the commission shall adopt the proposed salary schedule together with any amendments thereto or changes therein as determined by the commission. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Hold the public hearing and consider adoption of Resolution 2026-001 setting the salaries of the mayor, mayor pro team and councilmembers. | attachments=1 | reports=1
Decision: PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. ADJOURNMENT