FY27 Compensation Plan Public Hearing Apr 16, 2026

This was a public hearing held by the City of Tucson on April 16, 2026, regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 compensation plan for city employees. Multiple city employees from various departments, including forensic scientists, landfill equipment operators, planning and development staff, and prosecutors, provided testimony addressing concerns about the proposed compensation adjustments. Key procurement-related discussions focused on requests for pay grade increases, concerns about salary competitiveness with market rates, and issues with the transparency and accuracy of the compensation evaluation process. Several speakers highlighted the impact of current pay scales on employee retention and recruitment, citing specific examples of staff leaving for higher-paying positions elsewhere. The hearing also included calls for clearer communication about the market study and salary survey data, as well as requests for reconsideration of pay grades and compensation calculations. No formal votes or contract awards were recorded during the hearing, but the input was noted for consideration in finalizing the compensation plan.